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Summary - Assassin's Apprentice: Based On The Book By Robin Hobb

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4

Duration
0H 23min
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-fiction

SUMMARY

ASSASSIN'S APPRENTICE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY ROBIN HOBB

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

A Bastard's Beginning

Court Life and Lessons

Loyalties and Limitations

The Assignment

The Journey to Neatbay

The Return and a New Path

The Wit and Forging

Skill and Assassination

Betrayal and a Wedding

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Assassin's Apprentice" by Robin Hobb tells the story of Fitz, a royal bastard who is secretly trained as an assassin. The novel explores themes of identity and loyalty as Fitz navigates the complexities of court life. He is caught between his duty to the crown and his personal relationships, including his bond with his mentor, Burrich, and his complicated interactions with the royal family. The narrative delves into the darker aspects of power and political intrigue as Fitz is forced to make difficult moral choices. The story also delves into the magical aspects of this world, introducing the Skill and the Wit and contrasting them as different kinds of powers that are perceived in different ways by the society.

© 2025 Library Of Stories (Audiobook): 9798347750450

Release date

Audiobook: January 28, 2025

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