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By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Joe Eyre
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‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin

The gripping finale to Robin Hobb’s classic Farseer Trilogy.

With the king no longer living and the heir, Verity, missing and declared dead, Prince Regal has treacherously seized the throne.

Regal’s torture has left Fitz more dead than alive, and more closely than ever bonded with his wolf. All who once loved him believe him dead: even Molly, now pregnant with his child. But he cannot go to her without placing her in terrible danger.

With nothing to lose, Fitz sets out for Tradeford, where Regal has withdrawn, having heartlessly abandoned the north of the kingdom to the Red-Ship Raiders. His quest: to assassinate the man who has destroyed his world.

©1997 Robin Hobb (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers Action & Adventure Classics Epic Fantasy Historical Royalty Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

'What makes her novels addictive is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics'
The Times
‘Hobb is superb’ Conn Iggulden
‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian
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One of the absolute best fantasy novels, though you have to start at book 1. It's one glorious, coherent, consistent and bewildering tale.
As long as Audible continues to re-record RH's works with the quality of narrators of Joe Eyre, I'll continue to listen.

Writer & narrator in perfect harmony

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As the third book in the Farseer trilogy, you already know what you're getting into, and at 39hrs I thought jesus christ, there surely isn't that much to say? But I was wrong. Every minute felt crucial. Either for understanding the deep plot or for simply understanding Fitz. And Fitz? My god. I can't say what I want to bc of spoilers but just know I would die for him. I feel so empty to be parting ways with his story at the end of this trilogy but I'm excited to move onto the next in the universe Robin Hobb has weaved for us. Also, I love anything with a fruity twist and girl this was zesty from the get go. My imagination can fill in the blanks dw.

Now, the performance? Phenomenal. Like, actually phenomenal. Every character voice was clear and consistent, the accents were fantastic. Even the women voices sounded so natural. I loved everything about it. I did listen in 1.5x speed (bc girl has adhd so it's needed), but even then it flowed so perfectly. Ugh I could've listened for another 50hrs I swear.

10/10 love this series, loved this audiobook. Onto the next!

My God. Best audiobook I've ever heard to date.

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I’ve listened to these books quite a few times, and this new recording makes them even better, the new narrator does a really great job 🙂

Good

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As book that’s over 30 hours long that isn’t action packed could very easily get ‘boring’ or monotone or monotonous but this narrator is so fantastic that never happens.

Absolutely loved!

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The Realm of the Elderlings is my favorite series ever but the audiobooks have been plagued with bad narrators. But no longer! Joe Eyre's performance is so brilliant, he really brings the story and Fitz to life and does the story some much deserved justice! His voices and accents for all the characters are great and the depth of emotion is truly felt in his performance. He made me laugh and cry throughout the series. I sincerely hope that he gets to narrate the rest of Fitz's story because he is bloody brilliant!

Amazing narrator for my favourite series!

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