Closer to the Heart
Book 2
(Author) Mercedes LackeyMags's unusually strong Gift-- an ability to Mindspeak and Mindhear anyone, not just others who were Gifted-- made him a perfect undercover agent for the king. He is betrothed to Amily, and she has found a way to build an army of informants herself, a ground of highly trained but impoverished young noblewomen. When King Kyril turns Mags and Amily's wedding into a low-key diplomatic event, what could possibly go wrong?
Mercedes Lackey
Mercedes Lackey is a prolific American author best known for her Valdemar series, a fantasy world featuring magic-wielding Heralds and Companions. Her writing style is characterized by strong world-building, diverse characters, and themes of friendship and loyalty. Lackey's contributions to literature include expanding the boundaries of traditional fantasy storytelling.