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City of Dragons

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In City of Dragons by Robin Hobb, the tale follows a group of malformed dragons and their keepers as they journey through the treacherous Rain Wilds in search of the fabled city of Kelsingra. Their expedition is fraught with challenges due to the harsh environment and internal conflicts among the group. As the dragons grow and evolve, both their destinies and those of their human companions become intricately intertwined.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by immersive fantasy worlds filled with complex characters and intricate plotlines. It beautifully weaves the lives of humans and dragons, exploring themes of coexistence, adventure, and the consequences of past actions. Fans of richly detailed storytelling and epic journeys will likely find it particularly engaging.

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City of Dragons

Return to the world of the Liveship Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the third instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy.

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Return to the world of the Liveship Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the third instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy.

The secret is out...

The Tarman expedition has at last found Kelsingra, a city filled with ancient treasures. Rumours of the city have floated down the Rain Wild River. Adventurers, pirates, and fortune hunters will soon be coming to pillage what they can. Among them is Hest Finbok, determined to claim back his errant wife, Alise.

Meanwhile, Selden Vestrit finds himself a prisoner of the ailing Duke of Chalced, who believes the 'dragon man's' flesh and blood may cure him.

Where is Tintaglia, greatest of dragons, when there is need of her? She holds the memories that will unlock the mysteries of Kelsingra, and the power to defend it, and dragonkind. Without her, all may be lost.

Series: The Rain Wild Chronicles

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Reviews highlight Robin Hobb's storytelling prowess, with George R. R. Martin noting her books stand out in a crowded fantasy genre. Conn Iggulden praises her imaginative character and plot creation, while The Times admires the intricate way her characters are entwined in politics. The Guardian and SFX also commend her narrative skill and evocative writing style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008154417

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Robin Hobb is one of the world's finest writers of epic fiction.She was born in California in 1952 but raised in Alaska, where she learned how to raise a wolf cub, to skin a moose and to survive in the wilderness. When she married a fisherman who fished herring and the Kodiak salmon-run for half the year, these skills would stand her in good stead. She raised her family, ran a smallholding, delivered post to her remote community, all at the same time as writing stories and novels. She succeeded on all fronts, raising four children and becoming an internationally best-selling writer. She lives in Tacoma, Washington State.

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