The first book in The Soldier Son Trilogy, from the author of the bestselling Farseer, Liveship Traders and Tawny Man trilogies.
Nevare Burvelle anticipates a golden future. He will follow his father into the army, to the frontier and thence to an advantageous marriage.
Over twenty years the army has pushed the frontiers of Gernia as far as the Barrier Mountains, home to the enigmatic Speck people, who retain the last vestiges of magic in a progressive world. Exotic and misunderstood, they are believed to spread a sexual plague which has ravaged the frontier, decimating entire regiments.
Such beliefs will affect Nevare's military training at the Academy, where he will experience injustice and foul play. But his world view will also be challenged by his unconventional cousin Epiny. And on Dark Evening, when the carnival comes to Old Thares, it will bring with it the first Specks Nevare has ever seen…
ISBN: | 9780008286491 |
Publication date: | 13th June 2019 |
Author: | Robin Hobb |
Publisher: | Harper Voyager an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 632 pages |
Series: | The Soldier Son |
Genres: |
Historical fantasy Narrative theme: Coming of age Narrative theme: Social issues Speculative fiction Action Adventure |