Foundation: A Novel of Valdemar

In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.

Author: Mercedes Lackey
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Daw Books
Published: 10/06/2009
Series: Collegium Chronicles (Paperback) #1
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.20w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780756405762

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.