The Return of the Bard

by Heidi Hanley

Grieving and pregnant, Queen Briana, driven by a thirst for revenge must carry on as sole monarch of Uisneach. She must separate Shamwa and the dark faerie, Dar Morch, if she hopes to win the fight for Uisneach. When the dashing bard, Silas of Cedarmara, returns with the runes that will restore magic to the five blessed realms, she discovers that vengeance is not as simple an emotion as it seems. Nor, is love. She carries the weight of the kingdom on her shoulders. How can she protect Uisneach, her unborn child and her heart?If Silas the Royal Bard, thought returning to Uisneach would be easy, he was wrong. The kingdom was at war. The queen was in turmoil. He wasn’t even sure of his role in the queen’s court or army. All he could do was follow orders to deliver the runes to the Tree of Uisneach. But, it seemed that one quest only led to others. Will he get the chance to use the magical golden arrow to end the war? Will he find his place here? Or, will he lose his heart?

380 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2020

About the author

For Heidi Hanley, reading and writing is like breathing. On her 5oth birthday, she got serious about turning her passion for writing into a goal to publish. The result is The Prophecy, Book One of the Kingdom of Uisneach series. The Runes of Evalon, the second book in the series, is due out in May Heidi lives in New Hampshire beside the Connecticut River with her husband and a Scottish terrier. She has enjoyed a career as a Registered Nurse, Interfaith minister and is currently serving as a Hospice chaplain. When not working, you will find her reading, sneaking away to Maine, or and in the garden with the birds and faeries.

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written, satisfying ending (so glad it ended in that note)!