--- product_id: 17007160 title: "Fool's Assassin: Book I of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy" price: "181.72 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17007160-fools-assassin-book-i-of-the-fitz-and-the-fool store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Fool's Assassin: Book I of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy **Price:** 181.72 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fool's Assassin: Book I of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy - **How much does it cost?** 181.72 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17007160-fools-assassin-book-i-of-the-fitz-and-the-fool) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Nearly twenty years ago, Robin Hobb burst upon the fantasy scene with the first of her acclaimed Farseer novels, Assassin’s Apprentice, which introduced the characters of FitzChivalry Farseer and his uncanny friend the Fool. A watershed moment in modern fantasy, this novel—and those that followed—broke exciting new ground in a beloved genre. Together with George R. R. Martin, Robin Hobb helped pave the way for such talented new voices as Scott Lynch, Brandon Sanderson, and Naomi Novik. Over the years, Hobb’s imagination has soared throughout the mythic lands of the Six Duchies in such bestselling series as the Liveship Traders Trilogy and the Rain Wilds Chronicles. But no matter how far she roamed, her heart always remained with Fitz. And now, at last, she has come home, with an astonishing new novel that opens a dark and gripping chapter in the Farseer saga. FitzChivalry—royal bastard and former king’s assassin—has left his life of intrigue behind. As far as the rest of the world knows, FitzChivalry Farseer is dead and buried. Masquerading as Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is now married to his childhood sweetheart, Molly, and leading the quiet life of a country squire. Though Fitz is haunted by the disappearance of the Fool, who did so much to shape Fitz into the man he has become, such private hurts are put aside in the business of daily life, at least until the appearance of menacing, pale-skinned strangers casts a sinister shadow over Fitz’s past . . . and his future. Now, to protect his new life, the former assassin must once again take up his old one. . . . Praise for Fool’s Assassin “Hobb knows the complicated workings of the wayward human heart, and she takes time to depict them in her tale, to tell her story sweetly, insistently, compellingly. . . . A book meant to be inhabited rather than run through.” — The Seattle Times “[FitzChivalry Farseer is] one of the best characters in fantasy literature.” — Fantasy Book Review “[Hobb’s] prose sparkles, her characters leap off the page.” — Tordotcom “Modern fantasy at its irresistible best.” —The Guardian “Fantastic . . . emotionally rich storytelling.” —Library Journal (starred review) Review: Writing at its finest - Fool’s Assassin by Robin Hobb, was described by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written.” Until I read the novel, I didn’t really know quite what Martin meant, but having devoured this next episode in The Fitz and The Fool fables, I understand. This is a simply sublime book that takes the reader on an incredible emotional and psychological journey into family, love, paternity, childhood, and the difficulties of raising a child who’s deemed “different” and the immense suffering that comes with great love and loss. This novel reintroduces Fitz, the unwilling assassin, gifted with both The Wit and The Skill, the man who’s described as The Fool’s Catalyst and a power to be reckoned with in his own right. It also plunges readers back into the hauntingly beautiful and wonderfully imagined wider world Hobb has crafted over so many books and of which Fitz is an integral part. Now a middle-aged landholder, who goes by the name of Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is living a contented existence. Hiding in the counties, happy to live out his final years with his beloved wife Molly, he resists and resents the occasional call of the Farseer rulers and his former mentor, Chade. One cold, Winterfest night, a pale messenger seeks out Fitz. With the house of full of guests and strangers and as host, Fitz is much distracted. Too busy to see her, he sends a request she waits till morning. When she vanishes in a trail of blood before she can deliver her message, it’s a decision he lives to regret. Trying to put his perturbation behind him, Fitz cannot dismiss the messenger’s presence let alone disappearance entirely. What happened to her and what did she want? More importantly, who sent her? Years pass and it’s not till a miracle happens in Fitz’s and Molly’s life and a series of events follow that do not augur well, that the night of the messenger comes back to haunt Fitz. On the footsteps of great joy, tragedy must follow but it’s not until someone from Fitz’s past reappears in dire need that the king’s former assassin knows his life and that of all those he loves will never be the same again. I really cannot say too much more without risking spoiling what is an incredible, heart-wrenching, moving, joyous, tragic and simply astonishingly beautiful tale. There is a raw honesty and truth in every page, every word that lingers long after you close the novel for the night. I found the story and those populating it were at the back of my mind most days. When I finished the book, I wanted to discuss it with my friends, not only to shed light on the characters and their choices, but so I didn’t have to leave Fitz’s world. Each and every character in this tale is so real and raw – whether it’s a servant in the house, a distant relative, an unwelcome guest or a member of the immediate family. You live and breath each moment with them as their thoughts and thus hearts, souls and minds are laid bare. I think this is what made the book so utterly special and unputdownable. I made excuses not to work but to return to the novel over and over and felt so lost when I finished it. The hardest thing of all is knowing how long I have to wait to read the next instalment in the series… This isn’t just fantasy at its best – this is writing at its very finest. A story to be treasured and savoured. Review: Only for real fans - which means read The Farseer Trilogy, The Tawny Man series & while you're at it, the Liveship Traders..... - An intense history driven plot, intricate character building filled with intriguing conversations so fulfilling, both imaginary and real, between an adult, child and beast. This is the story of father and daughter, of man and wife, and of long lost friends finally found. It was a thoroughly detailed, perfectly paced and captivating relationship between parent and child. Never before while reading had I felt such a strong and special bond between two characters that slowly transforms from fear and despair to one of love, respect and devotion. The only other time I felt this way was with Fitz and Nighteyes. She pulls you in, from the minute Molly announces her pregnancy to the day that will ultimately change Fitz's life forever. Now quoting the last line of the book ""Nothing warned me on that bright day that the darkest time of my life had begun"". Chills. Hobb brings you the chills. But I am getting way ahead of myself so I should start like this: The romantic and intimate beginning, detailing the loving relationship between Molly and Fitz, their utmost respect for one another, eternal love that kept getting bigger despite all the past tragedies that they've encountered in the past. A real and honest courtship, with never ending disagreements, yet always stood strong when faced with hardship, only overcome by plenty of time and patience, lots and lots of patience. With every chapter a tiny reminder of how past characters are in the now, from the talented Nettle who was promoted to the King's skill coterie's leader Skill Mistress (Fitz and Molly's first daughter raised by Burrich), with her lover Riddle, both guided by the one and only Chade Fallstar, former assassin turned King's advisor. Along for the ride are King Dutiful and his queen mother Kettricken, and their attempt to include the Mountain Kingdom as a seventh Duchy, the king's wife, the Narcheska and her two sons, although those three never make an appearance in this novel. All sorts of mishaps start to go down, from Chade's near death experience to the possible murder of a child messenger. The long and agonising pregnancy that Molly endures that finally brings about Little Bee into their world, naming her so for being "so small". Bee is the star of the novel, by giving her her own POV, Hobb surprised yet delighted many of us by digging deep, into territories unknown, especially where Fitz is involved. Into the mind of Fitz's daughter, his own daughter, being raised by him. Not the absentee father that we so famously know him for with Nettle, a very different upbringing style to the one he gave Hap, yet a more compassionate one as we see him for the first time through his 9 year old daughter's eyes. I loved the emphasis on her clothes, from her leggings and tunics to her short hair that was impossible to braid. I especially enjoyed the rare occasions where Wolf-Father was instrumental in her up bringing. To the new characters, I will point out that I despised lady Shun, like her name I think she should be shunned. I also believe every reader despised her, not just me, she was such an annoying and unlovable character. Fitz Vigilant was growing on me, only because I saw him as Bee saw him, the handsomest person she had ever seen. All I'm going to say is this: I can't wait for the next book. I am looking forward to everything, every surprise, every sad moment and every decision that Fitz will have to make; I'm looking forward to another of many Fitz and the Fool adventures. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,332,156 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #78 in Coming of Age Fantasy (Books) #400 in Mystery Action & Adventure #522 in Fantasy Action & Adventure | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 17,669 Reviews | ## Images ![Fool's Assassin: Book I of the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+Hy82gGdL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Writing at its finest *by K***B on September 20, 2014* Fool’s Assassin by Robin Hobb, was described by George R. R. Martin as “fantasy as it ought to be written.” Until I read the novel, I didn’t really know quite what Martin meant, but having devoured this next episode in The Fitz and The Fool fables, I understand. This is a simply sublime book that takes the reader on an incredible emotional and psychological journey into family, love, paternity, childhood, and the difficulties of raising a child who’s deemed “different” and the immense suffering that comes with great love and loss. This novel reintroduces Fitz, the unwilling assassin, gifted with both The Wit and The Skill, the man who’s described as The Fool’s Catalyst and a power to be reckoned with in his own right. It also plunges readers back into the hauntingly beautiful and wonderfully imagined wider world Hobb has crafted over so many books and of which Fitz is an integral part. Now a middle-aged landholder, who goes by the name of Tom Badgerlock, Fitz is living a contented existence. Hiding in the counties, happy to live out his final years with his beloved wife Molly, he resists and resents the occasional call of the Farseer rulers and his former mentor, Chade. One cold, Winterfest night, a pale messenger seeks out Fitz. With the house of full of guests and strangers and as host, Fitz is much distracted. Too busy to see her, he sends a request she waits till morning. When she vanishes in a trail of blood before she can deliver her message, it’s a decision he lives to regret. Trying to put his perturbation behind him, Fitz cannot dismiss the messenger’s presence let alone disappearance entirely. What happened to her and what did she want? More importantly, who sent her? Years pass and it’s not till a miracle happens in Fitz’s and Molly’s life and a series of events follow that do not augur well, that the night of the messenger comes back to haunt Fitz. On the footsteps of great joy, tragedy must follow but it’s not until someone from Fitz’s past reappears in dire need that the king’s former assassin knows his life and that of all those he loves will never be the same again. I really cannot say too much more without risking spoiling what is an incredible, heart-wrenching, moving, joyous, tragic and simply astonishingly beautiful tale. There is a raw honesty and truth in every page, every word that lingers long after you close the novel for the night. I found the story and those populating it were at the back of my mind most days. When I finished the book, I wanted to discuss it with my friends, not only to shed light on the characters and their choices, but so I didn’t have to leave Fitz’s world. Each and every character in this tale is so real and raw – whether it’s a servant in the house, a distant relative, an unwelcome guest or a member of the immediate family. You live and breath each moment with them as their thoughts and thus hearts, souls and minds are laid bare. I think this is what made the book so utterly special and unputdownable. I made excuses not to work but to return to the novel over and over and felt so lost when I finished it. The hardest thing of all is knowing how long I have to wait to read the next instalment in the series… This isn’t just fantasy at its best – this is writing at its very finest. A story to be treasured and savoured. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only for real fans - which means read The Farseer Trilogy, The Tawny Man series & while you're at it, the Liveship Traders..... *by L***A on October 27, 2014* An intense history driven plot, intricate character building filled with intriguing conversations so fulfilling, both imaginary and real, between an adult, child and beast. This is the story of father and daughter, of man and wife, and of long lost friends finally found. It was a thoroughly detailed, perfectly paced and captivating relationship between parent and child. Never before while reading had I felt such a strong and special bond between two characters that slowly transforms from fear and despair to one of love, respect and devotion. The only other time I felt this way was with Fitz and Nighteyes. She pulls you in, from the minute Molly announces her pregnancy to the day that will ultimately change Fitz's life forever. Now quoting the last line of the book ""Nothing warned me on that bright day that the darkest time of my life had begun"". Chills. Hobb brings you the chills. But I am getting way ahead of myself so I should start like this: The romantic and intimate beginning, detailing the loving relationship between Molly and Fitz, their utmost respect for one another, eternal love that kept getting bigger despite all the past tragedies that they've encountered in the past. A real and honest courtship, with never ending disagreements, yet always stood strong when faced with hardship, only overcome by plenty of time and patience, lots and lots of patience. With every chapter a tiny reminder of how past characters are in the now, from the talented Nettle who was promoted to the King's skill coterie's leader Skill Mistress (Fitz and Molly's first daughter raised by Burrich), with her lover Riddle, both guided by the one and only Chade Fallstar, former assassin turned King's advisor. Along for the ride are King Dutiful and his queen mother Kettricken, and their attempt to include the Mountain Kingdom as a seventh Duchy, the king's wife, the Narcheska and her two sons, although those three never make an appearance in this novel. All sorts of mishaps start to go down, from Chade's near death experience to the possible murder of a child messenger. The long and agonising pregnancy that Molly endures that finally brings about Little Bee into their world, naming her so for being "so small". Bee is the star of the novel, by giving her her own POV, Hobb surprised yet delighted many of us by digging deep, into territories unknown, especially where Fitz is involved. Into the mind of Fitz's daughter, his own daughter, being raised by him. Not the absentee father that we so famously know him for with Nettle, a very different upbringing style to the one he gave Hap, yet a more compassionate one as we see him for the first time through his 9 year old daughter's eyes. I loved the emphasis on her clothes, from her leggings and tunics to her short hair that was impossible to braid. I especially enjoyed the rare occasions where Wolf-Father was instrumental in her up bringing. To the new characters, I will point out that I despised lady Shun, like her name I think she should be shunned. I also believe every reader despised her, not just me, she was such an annoying and unlovable character. Fitz Vigilant was growing on me, only because I saw him as Bee saw him, the handsomest person she had ever seen. All I'm going to say is this: I can't wait for the next book. I am looking forward to everything, every surprise, every sad moment and every decision that Fitz will have to make; I'm looking forward to another of many Fitz and the Fool adventures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like another reviewer *by M***F on July 21, 2015* Like another reviewer, I received the first installment in the Farseer Trilogy as a free Kindle release a few years ago and was immediately hooked. The characters are so well-developed that they came to feel like family, and the world they live in is both fantastic and believable. I was particularly drawn to the concept of the Wit, although all of the magical aspects are interesting. The Farseer and Tawny Man books are some of the best fantasy I’ve ever read, on a level (in my mind) with George R.R. Martin. I was thrilled to learn that Hobb was releasing a new trilogy centering on these characters. Fool's Assassin picks up about ten years after Fitz and the Fool parted, and focuses almost entirely on Fitz and his new life. I have to admit that I had a hard time with this one. Fitz the quiet Holder has far fewer reasons to be morose and self-doubting than Fitz the Assassin, and yet he is as morose and self-doubting as ever. He’s also much more dense than he should be, given his special gifts. The reader can see plot points hundreds of pages before he does, and it’s just not credible that he wouldn’t catch on earlier. Moreover, he seems surrounded by people who doubt his competence to tie his shoes, much less raise a daughter. This didn’t ring true for me. All of these characters are aware of his true identity and talents, and it seems that they would be at least a little more deferential to him. That aside, I really did end up liking the book. Hobb catches us up with some beloved characters from the older books and introduces some new characters for us to love --and love to hate. I was particularly happy to see the “return” of Nighteyes, one of my favorite characters of all time. There is also an extraordinary description of what it’s like to see the world as the Fool does. I’ve always understood his role, but really enjoyed “seeing” it. The action builds slowly in this book, but it does snowball into a great cliffhanger at the end. My only regret now is that I didn’t adhere to my usual practice of waiting until the last book is released before starting a new series. Luckily, Hobb is a prolific and reliable writer unlike, well, you know who I mean. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17007160-fools-assassin-book-i-of-the-fitz-and-the-fool](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/17007160-fools-assassin-book-i-of-the-fitz-and-the-fool) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*