Arrows of the Queen (Heralds of Valdemar) (Paperback, 1996, Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media)
Paperback
English language
Published March 20, 1996 by Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media.
Arrows of the Queen is the first book in the Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy. Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyonding 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 he unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason which could destory 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!
Music from the books can be found on the …
Arrows of the Queen is the first book in the Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy. Chosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyonding 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 he unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason which could destory 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!
Music from the books can be found on the CD's Heralds, Harpers & Havoc and Lovers, Lore & Loss.
I like Lackey's books, this whole trilogy feels more YA than I remember. There's whole pages of self-recrimination, the novelty definitely wears off.
But the setting is very cozy, of this unashamedly liberal kingdom trying to do the right thing.
