THE MAD SHIP

‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ GuardianThe second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of the Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy serpents love and magic. The Vestrit family’s liveship Vivacia has been taken by the pirate king Kennit. Held captive on board Wintrow Vestrit finds himself competing with Kennit for Vivacia’s love as the ship slowly acquires her own bloodlust. Leagues away Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia but she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia and with her friend Brashen she plans a dangerous rescue. Meanwhile in Bingtown the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the Rain Wild Traders. And just outside Bingtown Amber dreams of relaunching Paragon the mad liveship. . .