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  • The Liveship Traders, Book 2
  • Written by: Robin Hobb
  • Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
  • Length: 33 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (133 ratings)

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Mad Ship

Written by: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: Anne Flosnik
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Publisher's Summary

As the ancient tradition of Bingtown's Old Traders slowly erodes under the cold new order of a corrupt ruler, the Vestrits anxiously await the return of their liveship - a rare magic ship carved from sentient wizardwood, which bonds the ships mystically with those who sail them. And Althea Vestrit waits even more avidly, living only to reclaim the ship as her lost inheritance and captain her on the high seas. But the Vivacia has been seized by the ruthless pirate captain Kennit, who holds Althea's nephew and his father hostage.

Althea and her onetime sea mate Brashen resolve to liberate the liveship - but their plan may prove more dangerous than leaving the Vivacia in Kennit's ambitious grasp.

©1999 Robin Hobb (P)2010 Tantor

What the critics say

"The novel is tightly written, with few passages not devoted to characterization, world building or action. Again, Hobb gives high fantasy a salty nautical spin that will please a great many [listeners]." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Each volume in this series is a major undertaking, but those who enjoy original, epic fantasy, characters who grow and change believably, and fine writing will not want to miss The Liveship Traders. (Amazon.com review)

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Legend

I am going to read all the RotE books, after finishing part 2 of this trilogy I’m indoctrinated this woman is one of the best fantasy writers ever

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Top 5 series for me

I have come back a third time over the years to re-listen. What a joy these books are. High quality writing, storyline intricate and compelling. Narrators voice is perfect for the story. This is definitely a top 5 for me, rates with Wheel of Time and LOTR.

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Gets better

I am glad I made it through the first book in this series. I really enjoyed the characters and loved the story of the serpents, dragons, ships. Would love a book on the old city of Trehaug!

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slow action

very original series, interesting caracters. It's the slow build that makes me not enjoy the serie as much as I would like !

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