In a world where music holds extraordinary power, "The Robin and the Kestrel" introduces an unlikely trio of heroes destined to save their realm. Rune, a runaway prodigy violinist, once soothed the fearsome Ghost of Skull Hill with her melodies. Now, her former student Robin, a musician of considerable talent herself, must brave Skull Hill to recruit this very ghost to their cause. Completing the ensemble is Nightingale, who, unable to act alone, has allied with T'fyrr, a mysterious nonhuman with the visage of a raptor and a voice like an angelic choir. Their daunting mission: to rescue the King, and in doing so, safeguard the future of the Gypsies, Free Bards, and various non-human peoples across the twenty kingdoms. As their powerful, music-fueled opposition remains blissfully unaware of the true weapon wielded against them, this band of disparate heroes embarks on a fast-paced adventure filled with romance, action, and intrigue, set against a richly imagined fantastic backdrop.
Critical Reception
"The novel is celebrated as a "fast and furious" blend of romance, action, and intrigue within a believable fantasy setting, delighting fans of Mercedes Lackey and the fantasy genre."