The Complete Liveship Traders Trilogy

Ship of Magic • The Mad Ship • Ship of Destiny
by Robin Hobb

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“Fantasy as it ought to be written.” — George R.R. Martin

Enter the dazzling and dangerous world of Robin Hobb’s Liveship Traders Trilogy, a masterpiece of epic fantasy set within her beloved Realm of the Elderlings. This complete collection brings together all three novels—Ship of Magic, The Mad Ship, and Ship of Destiny—in a sweeping saga of family, power, betrayal, and the mysteries of the sea.

In the bustling port of Bingtown, wealth and status rest upon the possession of a liveship—rare vessels carved from the magical wood known as wizardwood. Unlike ordinary ships, a liveship awakens into sentience when three generations of its owning family have died upon its decks, becoming a loyal, intelligent companion to those it sails with. To command a liveship is to hold prestige, prosperity, and peril.

The Vestrit family has long awaited the quickening of their beloved Vivacia, and young Althea Vestrit dreams of captaining the vessel she has always considered her destiny. But when her father’s death awakens Vivacia, the ship is claimed not by Althea, but by her ruthless brother-in-law, setting off a bitter struggle that will tear the family apart.

As Althea fights to reclaim what is rightfully hers, she crosses paths with a cast of unforgettable characters:

• Kennit, a charismatic and ambitious pirate who will stop at nothing to seize a liveship for himself.

• Wintrow, a reluctant priest thrust into the dangerous world of seafaring against his will.

• Malta, a spoiled girl whose fate becomes entwined with secrets far greater than her family’s fortunes.

• And the liveships themselves, each with their own memories, voices, and loyalties—bearing witness to human triumphs and betrayals alike.

But greater dangers stir beyond family rivalries and pirate ambitions. The mysterious Rain Wild River holds ancient powers and secrets that could reshape the destiny of all who sail upon the high seas. Dragons, forgotten magics, and the echoes of a distant past begin to surface—challenging humanity’s greed and forcing alliances no one could foresee.

Brimming with political intrigue, richly layered world-building, and deeply human characters, The Liveship Traders Trilogy is more than a tale of ships and sailors—it is a sweeping exploration of love, legacy, and the price of ambition.

Collected in one volume, this trilogy stands as one of Robin Hobb’s crowning achievements, beloved by fantasy readers around the globe. If you are a fan of George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, Naomi Novik, or Brandon Sanderson, this is the epic seafaring fantasy you’ve been waiting for.

Set sail for adventure. The liveships are waiting.

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