Robin Hobb

FitzChivalry Farseer continues his life as a trained assassin serving the Farseer royal family, while the kingdom faces growing threats from external invaders and internal political conflict. His loyalty is tested as he becomes deeply involved in court intrigue, war preparations, and personal relationships that put him in constant danger. As tensions rise, Fitz struggles with the consequences of using both his assassin skills and his magical abilities, while the fate of the kingdom begins to collapse around him.