"delightful fantasy"
It has been many years since FitzChivalry Farseer has been
in Buckkeep or had anything to do with his legitimate
relatives but when the Piebalds kidnap Prince Dutiful, Fitz
mounts a successful rescue operation. Now he is
permanently ensconced in the keep, posing as a bodyguard to
a man with more personas then fingers, acting as a spy to
his former mentor, Chade the Assassin. Fitz uses the alias
Tom Badgerlock because if his real name and identity became
known, many people will want him executed for crimes and
actions he never committed. Tom has many difficult tasks to perform including teaching
the Prince how to use Wit and Skill (forms of magic) when
he is only learning how to use it himself. He must also
keep himself and his Prince safe from the Piebalds, open
practitioners of magic who think they should be the ones
residing in the seats of power. The prince and Fitz must
also be prepared for a quest that might cost them their
lives if they complete it. The hero of GOLDEN FOOL is one of the most likable
protagonists to grace a fantasy novel. Unlike most heroes,
Fitz isn't very heroic but that doesn't stop him from
trying to do the right thing even if he occasionally makes
errors. His concern for the well being of his Farseer
relatives is another reason that readers will gather him
into their hearts. The next installment in this exciting
trilogy will take place on the island where the Prince must
undertake a quest if he is to stay engaged to the girl who
he hopes will one day be his wife so stay tuned to this
series. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted December 7, 2002
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