The Mad Ship

Name: The Mad Ship
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008117467
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By Robin Hobb

Series: The Liveship Traders

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( 73,028 ratings, 3,478 reviews)

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The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb is a riveting tale set in a fantastical world where liveships, sentient ships made of wizardwood, play a critical role in trade and exploration. The story focuses on the family struggles of the Vestrit family as they navigate their complex relationship with their liveship, Vivacia, which experiences both internal and external challenges. With intricate plots and character developments, the story deepens the conflicts and alliances set in motion in the first book, blending themes of adventure, power, and destiny.
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In this exciting fantasy tale, you'll embark on a journey filled with magical ships, complex characters, and intriguing politics. Richly woven with unexpected twists and exploring themes of loyalty and destiny, it's perfect for readers who enjoy immersive world-building and intricate narratives.

The Mad Ship

‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ GUARDIAN

The second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of The Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic.

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Hobb is a remarkable storyteller - GUARDIAN

The second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of The Farseer Trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic.

The Vestrit family’s liveship, Vivacia, has been taken by the pirate king, Kennit. Held captive on board, Wintrow Vestrit finds himself competing with Kennit for Vivacia’s love as the ship slowly acquires her own bloodlust.

Leagues away, Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia, but she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia, and with her friend, Brashen, she plans a dangerous rescue.

Meanwhile in Bingtown, the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the Rain Wild Traders. And just outside Bingtown, Amber dreams of relaunching Paragon, the mad liveship...

Series: The Liveship Traders

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The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb is celebrated for its gripping fantasy narrative that captures what fantasy storytelling should be. The Guardian praises Hobb's exceptional writing skills, while The Times highlights her ability to weave complex plots with characters entangled in political intrigue, making the novel highly compelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008117467

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 51.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 912

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Robin Hobb Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Liveship Traders

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.