Ship of Magic
Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb, published by Harper Voyager in 2015, is an 880-page work of fantasy that marks the beginning of the Liveship Traders series. This edition immerses readers in a richly crafted world filled with pirates, talking ships, and magical elements, set against the backdrop of a land bordering the Six Duchies. The narrative introduces the liveship Vivacia, which is poised for its quickening, and follows Althea Vestrit as she navigates her family’s ambitions and her own desires.
Readers will encounter a tale woven with themes of adventure and conflict, featuring sea serpents, slave revolts, and dashing heroes. The story explores the significance of wizardwood, a rare commodity from the Rain Wilds, and the unique liveships that can traverse its treacherous waters. As Althea’s aspirations clash with her family’s plans, the dark pirate Kennit emerges with his own intentions regarding the powerful liveship. This edition offers an expansive journey into a world of epic fantasy, where magic and military intrigue intertwine.
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‘As addictive as morphine’ THE TIMES
From the author of the classic Farseer trilogy, SHIP OF MAGIC is the first part of the Liveship Traders. Set in a land bordering the Six Duchies, Robin Hobb begins her epic tale of pirates, talking ships, magic, sea serpents, slave revolts, dashing heroes and bloody battles.
Wizardwood, the most precious commodity in the world, comes only from the Rain Wilds. But only a liveship can negotiate the perilous waters of the Rain Wild River, and liveships are hard to come by. They quicken only when three family members from successive generations have died upon their deck.
The liveship Vivacia is about to undergo her quickening: Althea Vestrit waits for the ship that she loves more than anything in the world to awaken. But her dream of taking her father’s place at Vivacia’s helm is not to be, for her family have other plans. . .
And the dark, charming pirate Kennit also lusts after such a ship: he well knows the power of wizardwood and has plans of his own . . .
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