Fool's Fate
 Illustration by John Howe | |
| Author | Robin Hobb |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | John Howe |
| Language | English |
| Series | Tawny Man Trilogy |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Voyager/Harpercollins |
Publication date | 1 November 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 0002247283 |
| Preceded by | The Golden Fool |
Fool's Fate is a fantasy novel by American writer Robin Hobb, the third in her Tawny Man Trilogy. It was published in 2003.
Plot summary
Once assassin to the king, Fitz is now Skillmaster to Prince Dutiful's small band, sailing towards the distant Out Island of Aslevjal. His duty is to help the Prince fulfil the Narcheska Elliania's challenge: Bring her the head of the dragon, Icefyre, whom legends say is buried deep beneath the ice. Only after this task is complete will they be married and bring an end to war between their kingdoms.
It is not a happy ship: the serving boy, Thick, is constantly ill/sea-sick, and his powerful telepathic abilities cause many on the ship to likewise be ill. Fitz, his Skill-dreams plagued by a female dragon, is unhappy at leaving the Fool behind but is determined to keep the White Prophet from his fate, death. Chade's fascination with the Skill is growing to the point of obsession.
Few on the Out Islands welcome the idea of a foreign prince slaying the Aslevjal legend.
A small party finally arrives on the frozen island where the dragon is, greeted by the Fool, who has flown there with the help of a stone dragon he previously rode. His intentions are at odds with Chade, who is determined to slay the dragon to secure peace, whatever the cost.
Editions
- A British English paperback edition was issued in London by Voyager/Harpercollins in 2003 with ISBN 0-00-224728-3.[1] This edition's cover is illustrated by John Howe.