Closer to the Chest (The Herald Spy 3): Book 3 - Softcover

Mercedes Lackey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783293764 ISBN 13: 9781783293766

Publisher: Titan Books, 2016

Synopsis

Herald Mags, the King of Valdemar's Herald Spy, has been developing a network of informants who observe the Court and the alleys alike, quietly gathering information to keep the Kingdom safe. Meanwhile, his wife Amily is growing into her position as the King's Own Herald, though she is irritated to encounter many who still consider her father to be the real King's Own. Nonetheless, she finds it increasingly useful to be underestimated, for there are dark things stirring in the shadows of Haven. Someone has discovered secrets of the women of the Court and the Collegia and is using those secrets to terrorize them. They are targeting the religious houses of women, too, leaving behind destruction and obscene letters. Mags and Amily use both magic and wits to try and find the evildoer. But just as they appear to be on the verge of success, the letter writer tires of terror. Now they are out for blood...

About this title

Review:

Praise for The Collegium Chronicles
Thanks to court intrigues and an attempt by foreign infiltrators to trick Valdemar to its disadvantage, Lackey makes a real page-turner out of Mags and the collegia s development. Booklist
For fans of her work, the return to the land of Valdemar and the continued tale of treasured characters will not disappoint and new readers are likely to become devoted fans. Lackey has a playful writing style that is easy to become engrossed in. RT Book Reviews
Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... 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
Lackey has effortlessly returned us to the wondrous realm of Valdemar. Night Owl Reviews
As always, she tells an entertaining and enjoyable tale of Valdemar with characters we love and a world we ll always want to visit. Pop Culture Beast
Closer to the Heart has the two things that have always made me love these books: a richly detailed history of the world, and beautiful writing. The Arched Doorway"

Praise for The Collegium Chronicles
"Thanks to court intrigues and an attempt by foreign infiltrators to trick Valdemar to its disadvantage, Lackey makes a real page-turner out of Mags' and the collegia's development." ―Booklist
"For fans of her work, the return to the land of Valdemar and the continued tale of treasured characters will not disappoint―and new readers are likely to become devoted fans. Lackey has a playful writing style that is easy to become engrossed in." ―RT Book Reviews
"Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... 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
"Lackey has effortlessly returned us to the wondrous realm of Valdemar." ―Night Owl Reviews
"As always, she tells an entertaining and enjoyable tale of Valdemar with characters we love and a world we'll always want to visit." ―Pop Culture Beast
"Closer to the Heart has the two things that have always made me love these books: a richly detailed history of the world, and beautiful writing." --The Arched Doorway

Praise for The Collegium Chronicles
-Thanks to court intrigues and an attempt by foreign infiltrators to trick Valdemar to its disadvantage, Lackey makes a real page-turner out of Mags' and the collegia's development.- ―Booklist
-For fans of her work, the return to the land of Valdemar and the continued tale of treasured characters will not disappoint―and new readers are likely to become devoted fans. Lackey has a playful writing style that is easy to become engrossed in.- ―RT Book Reviews
-Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... 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
-Lackey has effortlessly returned us to the wondrous realm of Valdemar.- ―Night Owl Reviews
-As always, she tells an entertaining and enjoyable tale of Valdemar with characters we love and a world we'll always want to visit.- ―Pop Culture Beast
-Closer to the Heart has the two things that have always made me love these books: a richly detailed history of the world, and beautiful writing.- --The Arched Doorway

Praise for The Collegium Chronicles

"Thanks to court intrigues and an attempt by foreign infiltrators to trick Valdemar to its disadvantage, Lackey makes a real page-turner out of Mags' and the collegia's development." ―Booklist

"For fans of her work, the return to the land of Valdemar and the continued tale of treasured characters will not disappoint―and new readers are likely to become devoted fans. Lackey has a playful writing style that is easy to become engrossed in." ―RT Book Reviews

"Returning to her beloved Valdemar universe, Lackey opens her new series at a pivotal time in the history of Valdemar.... 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

"Lackey has effortlessly returned us to the wondrous realm of Valdemar." ―Night Owl Reviews

"As always, she tells an entertaining and enjoyable tale of Valdemar with characters we love and a world we'll always want to visit." ―Pop Culture Beast

"Closer to the Heart has the two things that have always made me love these books: a richly detailed history of the world, and beautiful writing." --The Arched Doorway

About the Author:

Mercedes Lackey is the New York Times bestselling American fantasy author behind the Heralds of Valdemar series, The Elemental Masters series, the 100 Kingdoms series, and many more. She has published over 100 novels in under 25 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1783293764
• ISBN 13: 9781783293766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400