Fools Errand: The Tawny Man Trilogy Book 1

 My Rating: 4.7

Fifteen years have passed since the end of the Red Ship War with the terrifying Outislanders. Since then, Fitz has wandered the world accompanied only by his wolf and Wit-partner, Nighteyes, finally settling in a tiny cottage as remote from Buckkeep and the Farseers as possible.

But lately the world has come crashing in again. The Witted are being persecuted because of their magical bonds with animals; and young Prince Dutiful has gone missing just before his crucial diplomatic wedding to an Outislander princess. Fitz’s assignment to fetch Dutiful back in time for the ceremony seems very much like a fool’s errand, but the dangers ahead could signal the end of the Farseer reign.

Oh, I loved having Fitz and the Fool back! Even though time has passed, it felt like no time had passed since we were last with them. It was like reuniting with old friends. They were so good as they went back and forth in their roles, between Fitz and the Fool and Tom and Lord Golden, and had me chuckling many times. I enjoyed their hunting for Prince Dutiful and the Piebalds / Old Bloods and all the political intricacies of the palace. I can't wait for the next book in this series. LOVE!