Fool’s Quest (Fitz and the Fool, Book 2)

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters with the second volume in a brand new series. Happy endings never last… Years ago, they freed a dragon from the glaciers on Aslevjal. Then they parted ways, the Fool returning to far-off Clerres, while Fitz finally claimed a wife, a family, and a home of his own. Now, betrayed by his own people and broken by torment, the Fool has made his way back to the Six Duchies. But as Fitz attempts to heal his old friend in Buckkeep Castle, his young daughter Bee is abducted from Withywoods by pale and mysterious raiders who leave ruin and confusion in their wake. Fitz must find a way to rescue his beloved Bee. At the same time it is the Fool’s fiercest wish to return to Clerres with the best assassin he has ever known, to gain vengeance and justice. Can Fitz bear to take up the tools of his old trade again, even to avenge his dearest friend and save his child? In this epic bestselling book, the Sunday Times bestselling author takes readers on a journey through a world filled with historical events and mythical creatures. The narrative is as captivating as it is profound, solidifying its place as a top pick among readers. For fans of Brandon Sanderson (Rhythm of War), John Gwynne (The Hunger of the Gods), Patrick Rothfuss (Unfettered), Steven Erikson (Memories of Ice), and James Islington (The Will of the Many).