Robin Hobb - Definition and Overview

Robin Hobb is a fantasy author. She also writes as Megan Lindholm.

Biography

Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden was born in California in 1952. She currently lives in Tacoma, Washington.

Bibliography

The Farseer Trilogy

The Farseer Trilogy follows the life of FitzChivalry Farseer (Fitz), a royal bastard and trained assassin, in a kingdom called The Six Duchies while his Uncle, Prince Verity, attempts to wage war on the Red-Ship Raiders who are attacking the shores of the kingdom.

1. Assassin's Apprentice (1995)
2. Royal Assassin (1996)
3. Assassin's Quest (1997)

The Liveship Traders Trilogy

The Liveship Traders Trilogy mainly takes place south of The Six Duchies in Bingtown (a colony of Jamaillia) and focuses on Liveships (sentient ships). The trilogy is unusually nautical -- an area seldom covered in fantasy.

1. Ship of Magic (1998)
2. Mad Ship (1999)
3. Ship of Destiny (2000)

The Tawny Man Trilogy

The Tawny Man Trilogy continues the life of FitzChivalry Farseer from The Farseer Trilogy. It commences 15 years after the events in Assassin's Quest, a period covered by The Liveship Traders Trilogy. It focuses on The Fool's attempts to guide others to fulfil his prophecies.

1. Fool's Errand (2002)
2. Golden Fool (2003)
3. Fool's Fate (2003)

Soldier Son Trilogy

This is Robin Hobb's new trilogy. She is currently working on the second book.

1. Shaman's Crossing (Expected in July 2005)

Short Stories

1. "Homecoming" (Realm of the Elderlings) in Legends II, edited by Robert Silverberg.

External Links

• Robin Hobb's Official Website (http://www.robinhobb.com/)