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Highlights
- Enter the thrilling third volume in the epic Collegium Chronicles.
- About the Author: Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series.
- 400 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
- Series Name: Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles
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About the Book
The orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parents' identity with burning urgencyNwhile also being trained as an undercover agent. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father. And Healing Trainee Bear must struggle against his disapproving parents.Book Synopsis
Enter the thrilling third volume in the epic Collegium Chronicles.In Mercedes Lackey's classic coming-of-age story, the orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parent's identity with burning urgency-while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the King's Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father, one of Valdemar's most renowned Bards. And Healing Trainee Bear must struggle against his disapproving parents, who are pressuring Bear to quit the Healers' Collegium because he lacks the magical Healing Gift.
Each of the three friends must face his or her demons and find their true strength as they seek to become the full Heralds, Bards, and Healers of Valdemar.
Review Quotes
"Lackey makes a real page-turner out of Mags' and the collegia's development.... This book's outstanding characters, especially Mags, will greatly please Valdemar fans."--Booklist "Lackey's back doing what she does best, and the result is affecting and compulsive reading."--Locus "Series fans will enjoy the variations on a familiar theme, while enough information is presented for first-timers to discover a world of high adventure and individual courage. Highly recommended."--Library Journal "Leaves us simultaneously satisfied--and longing for more. Not an easy feat.... Once you jump into this world, you'll find yourself immediately involved, surrounded by new friends, and glad you made the trip."--Realms of Fantasy "Lackey is a spellbinding storyteller who keeps your heart in your mouth as she spins her intricate webs of magical adventure."--Rave Reviews
About the Author
Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the best-selling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots. She can be found at mercedeslackey.com.Dimensions (Overall): 6.7 Inches (H) x 4.1 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Series Title: Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles
Publisher: Daw Books
Theme: Epic
Format: Paperback
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Language: English
Street Date: October 2, 2012
TCIN: 1001654092
UPC: 9780756407469
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-3238
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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