Young Fitz is a bastard of the heir to the throne. To keep him from any royal ambitions, the king makes him the assassin's apprentice. It's a simple enough premise, but Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy is full of royal intrigue, romantic entanglement and high fantasy adventure. With raiders invading the coast and a murderous prince vying for the throne, Fitz will make the leap from apprentice to full fledged assassin in this high fantasy trilogy sure to satisfy any George RR Martin fan. - Anne