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Arrows of the Queen opens the Heralds of Valdemar Trilogy, following Talia as she is selected by the enigmatic Companion Rolan and trained to become a Herald—one of the Queen’s elite guardians. Talia’s extraordinary mental talents must be honed swiftly, for a deadly plot is unfolding in Valdemar. An unseen conspiracy, involving both sinister magic and assassination, endangers the Queen and the kingdom. With the safety of the realm and the Queen’s heir in peril, Talia and the Heralds must uncover the treacherous plans and protect the future of Valdemar.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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