‘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. The story unfolds in a land bordering the Six Duchies, and Robin Hobb begins her epic tale of pirates, talking ships, magic, sea dragons, slave revolutions, brave heroes, and bloody battles.

Wizardwood, the most precious commodity in the world, comes only from the Rain Wilds. However, only a liveship can navigate the treacherous waters of the Rain Wild river, and liveships are rare. They awaken only when three members of a family from successive generations have died on their decks.

The liveship Vivacia is ready to undergo her 'quickening': Althea Vestrit awaits the ship she loves more than anything else in the world to awaken. However, her dream of taking her father’s place at the helm of the Vivacia is not to be fulfilled, as her family has other plans.

And the dark, charming pirate Kennit also desires such a ship: he knows well the power of wizardwood and has his own plans.

Pages: 896, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm