Assassin's Legend 1: Assassin Apprentice

Author: (USA) Robin Hobb
Translator: Yan Yun
United States / USA
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: After reading The Lord of the Rings, what kind of fantasy literature should you read next? Renowned for promoting fantasy literature in the Chinese-speaking world, Zhu Xueheng meticulously crafted the Magical City Series, presenting the trajectory of classic fantasy literature. In the magical city, readers will encounter the most familiar faces of modern fantasy literature, with thrilling adventures, protagonists undergoing growth, and countless challenges and monsters awaiting them. Primarily inheriting the style of Tolkien, this series of fantasy works often reveal traces of ancient myths and legends. We may see grand backdrops reminiscent of Sindbad's adventures across the seas, mysterious atmospheres akin to One Thousand and One Nights, and even love stories involving gods and humans from Greek mythology. These wondrous tales, much like the legends of heroes embarking on perilous journeys and gradually growing stronger across various cultures, possess a charm that beckons readers to immerse themselves in them.
Fitz, a bastard of the royal family, lives in the city a life shunned and deliberately ignored by everyone. The royal family treats him as an outcast, but the cunning and deceitful king secretly sends someone to train him in the arts of assassination. Fitz's blood flows with the "Essence of Magic" — along with the dark knowledge he acquired growing up with the stable dogs, having been rejected by his family. The raid of the Red Ship pirates leaves the coastal regions in ruins, and as Fitz grows into adulthood, he soon faces a perilous and heart-stirring mission. Though some believe he poses a threat to the throne, he may very well be the key to the kingdom's survival. This book is filled with magic and evil, passion and adventure, heroic deeds and disgraceful acts.
This debut work comes from a new author in the realm of traditional fantasy (high fantasy) who has long been irresistible. Robin Hobb, a name that sounds somewhat masculine, belongs to a female fantasy novelist. In a male-dominated fantasy writing world, Robin Hobb has successfully carved out her own path, excelling in describing realms untouched by traditional works. The Assassin Series explores the darker side rarely touched upon by other fantasy novels: the life of an assassin. Previous attempts at similar themes either veered too dark or were buried in bloodshed, obscuring the original story's brilliance. However, her works possess a distinct and unique style.