Description
In the world of the Realm of the Elderlings, liveships—vessels crafted from the rare and sentient wizardwood—are the most coveted treasures, capable of navigating the treacherous waters of the Rain Wild River where exotic riches await. When Althea Vestrit's beloved father dies aboard the Vivacia, she expects the ship to awaken as a living being, only to have her dreams shattered when her father's will bequeaths the ship to her ruthless brother-in-law, Kyle Haven. As Althea struggles against this betrayal and fights to reclaim her rightful place, other desperate souls pursue their own designs on liveships, including those who would restore the mad and broken Paragon—a ship that once drowned its entire crew. Robin Hobb weaves together multiple perspectives and timelines in this richly imagined fantasy, exploring themes of family loyalty, ambition, and the mysterious bond between humans and the magical vessels they command. With intricate world-building and deeply drawn characters, Ship of Magic deepens the saga that began in The Mad Ship, delivering a tale of passion, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to claim power and belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Published Jan 1, 2001
848 pages
ISBN: 9780606192903
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Details
First Published
1998
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb.