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REVIEW: Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

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Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb Publishing Information: Kindle; 464 pgs Publisher: Spectra; 5 Nov 2002 ASIN: B000FBFMG6 Series: The Farseer Trilogy #1 Copy: Out of Pocket Reviewer: Tyson Synopsis: "Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father's gruff stableman. He is treated like an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him sectetly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz's blood runs the magic Skill--and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family. As barbarous raiders ravage the coasts, Fitz is growing to manhood. Soon he will face his first dangerous, soul-shattering mission. And though some regard him as a threat to the throne, he may just be the key to the survival of the kingdom." According to Amazon I purchased this book way back in April of 2009 and I am just finally getting around to reading it. There ...