Golden fool

Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. 

But FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, Nighteyes, must tkae up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assasin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls. And soon he mst guide a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. For amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince's secret - one that could topple the throne: that he, like Fitz, possesses the dread "beast magic".

Only Fitz's friendship with the Fool brings him solace. But even that is shattered when devastating secrets from the Fool's past are revealed. Bereft of support and adrift in intrigue, Fitz's biggest chalenge may be simply to survive.