Fool's Fate
core novel 2003 Realm of the Elderlings
Record
| First published | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | core |
| Reader rating | 4.51 (95,972 ratings, collected 2026-09-11) |
| Page count | 914 |
| First-edition ISBN | 9780006486039 |
Synopsis
Fool's Fate closes out the Tawny Man Trilogy as Prince Dutiful must fulfill a condition of his betrothal by slaying the ancient dragon Icefyre on the remote, ice-bound island of Aslevjal. Fitz and his companions journey into genuine danger to see the prince through the trial, contending along the way with the enigmatic Black Man and the sinister Pale Woman, both of whom pursue agendas that threaten to derail the quest entirely. As old prophecies and new dangers converge on the frozen island, Fitz must decide what he is willing to sacrifice, once again, to protect Dutiful and reshape the fragile relations between the Six Duchies and the Outislands.
Where it sits
- Universe: Realm of the Elderlings
- Series: Tawny Man Trilogy core; position 3 of 3 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Robin Hobb
Neighbouring works
Publication order and internal chronology are tracked as two separate orderings and are never conflated: a book's place in one says nothing about its place in the other.
- Publication order, within the series Tawny Man Trilogy: position 3 of 3: previous The Golden Fool (2002)
Sources
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