Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him sectetly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom.

What a wonderful start to a trilogy! Once I started reading this book I could not put it down! I can't wait to start the next one!!!!

RELEASE NOTES:

A Reverse Wishlist Relay sent to appaloosatb in Byron, MN. Enjoy!

This book arrived on a cold, sunny Minnesotan day and was trundled home to be placed on Mount TBR. Thanks!

While going through Mount TBR in an effort to beat the books back into submission before they overran the house, I noticed that I have two copies of this book. Oops!

Mailing to H.C. in Texas through paperbackswap.com. Enjoy!

Recieved this book a few days ago through paperbackswap.com. I
m starting to read it to night and then will post it back into the paperbackswap system :-)

Excellent Fantasy novel. Ms. Hobb has created an entirely believable world, and her characters are well rounded. She makes you truely care about them and thier fates.

Book is now on its way to another paperbackswap.com member in Bethany, OK. Happy reading!