The release date for the English version of 'Ship of Magic' by
Robin Hobb is Mar 1999. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
A sentient wood called wizardwood.
the world's most valuable resource.
It is unique to the Rain River Wilds, much as many other legendary goods.
But how can one trade with the Rain Wilders when the only craft capable of navigating the dangerous waters of the Rain River is a wizardwood-built liveship? A valuable and uncommon liveship will only become active again after three consecutive generations of its members have passed away. Althea Vestrit's father is being taken on deck in his last moments as the liveship Vivacia prepares to undergo her quickening. Althea waits for the ship that she loves beyond all else to come to life. only to find out that her violent brother-in-law Kyle Haven has the Vivacia handed up to him in her father's will...
Some scheme to get or pilfer a liveship. The Paragon, also referred to as the Pariah, lost control, changed into a turtle, and submerged its crew. On a desolate beach, he now lays shattered, alone, and blind. However, avaricious individuals want to revive him and navigate the Rain Wild River's waters once again.
John Howe's artwork on the cover