Arrows of the Queen Contributor(s): Lackey, Mercedes (Author) |
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ISBN: 0886773784 ISBN-13: 9780886773786 Publisher: Daw Books OUR PRICE: $9.89 Product Type: Mass Market Paperbound - Other Formats Published: March 1987 Annotation: Talia, a young runaway, is made a herald at the royal court after she rescues one of the legendary Companions. When she uncovers a plot to seize the throne, Talia must use her empathic powers to save the queen. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Fantasy - Epic - Fiction | Fantasy - Romantic |
Dewey: FIC |
Series: Heralds of Valdemar |
Physical Information: 0.89" H x 4.2" W x 6.88" (0.33 lbs) 320 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 58294 Reading Level: 7.1 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 15.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Follows the adventures of Talia as she trains to become a Herald of Valdemar in the first book in the classic epic fantasy Arrows trilogy Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense. But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia and the Heralds for aid in protecting the realm and insuring the future of the Queen's heir, a child already in danger of becoming bespelled by the Queen's own foes. |