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Synopsis
Robin Hobb has emerged as one of today's foremost fantasy authors. Now she continues the adventures of one of her most popular heroes in the first book of what promises to be her most spectacular trilogy yet. Fool's ErrandFor fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But that is about to change when destiny seeks him once again. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished and FitzChivalry, possessed of magical skills both royal and profane, is the only one who can retrieve him in time for his betrothal ceremony--thus sparing the Six Duchies profound political embarrassment...or worse. But even Fitz does not suspect the web of treachery that awaits him or how his loyalties to his Queen, his partner, and those who share his magic will be tested to the breaking point.From the Paperback edition.
Is Fool's Errand appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This adult epic fantasy features political intrigue, magical espionage, and moderate violence typical of the genre. The protagonist deals with themes of loyalty, duty, and moral complexity in a quest to retrieve a missing prince.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, political intrigue, and manipulation.
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Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the reluctant hero forced from exile into a dangerous mission involving magic, political treachery, and testing loyalties.