The tour of Kair Toren continues. Today we bring you a portrait of Doran Arvel, the head of the Arvel household and current Lord Commander of the Defender Order.
Ahem. Let us brace ourselves. This one is amazing. All of Helena’s work is amazing, but this one is really amazing.
Of all the Eight Families, the Arvels had the best reputation. Doran, in particular, was viewed as the kind of knight all others should aspire to be. Brave, honorable, a gifted general dedicated to his duty and devastating in battle. The main character to put all main characters to shame. The Golden Knight.
The gorgeous art is by Helena Elias. Click to enlarge. It’s worth it.
As we passed the keep’s staircase, a blond man in ornate white armor stepped
out of the doors at the top and began walking down the stairs as if he owned
the entire place. A beautiful blue cloak draped his shoulders. Another knight
followed him, keeping a respectful distance. Arvel. Had to be.
“Is that Lord Arvel?” I asked.
“Yes,” the knight said, his voice clipped. “Lord Arvel does not receive visitors
unless there are special circumstances.”
Perhaps he thought I would charge up those stairs to fangirl-rush Arvel.
“No worries, sir. I have no plans to ambush the Lord Commander.”
You can meet Lord Arvel and other interesting people in This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me. Fourteen days left.
Lovely!
Eek! First!?! 🤯
I’m wondering if he’s our leading man?
So excited for it come out and can’t wait to read the whole thing! Thanks for sharing! 🤗
First certified 🙂
So pretty!
I love all of the art work for the book!
Very nice. 🤩
14 DAYS LEFT!!!
Long days, short years.
I’m trying to remember when Maggie was first mentioned on the blog.
It seems like both a few months ago and a few years ago.
Can’t wait! for Maggie 1 and Maggie 2. I can’t tell you what a relief it is to know the sequel is in process.
Congratulations on making your dream come true.
*makes grasping motions*
soooooooooon soon I’ll have this precious in my hands … and in my ears…. soooooooooon
so eager in planning all my other books around wrapping them up for the release
Just a quiet squeee from my office and a big grin!
Thanks for the Monday teaser!
So excited!!!!
I thought no man could wear armor like Lord Arland but I may have to rethink that. 14 days – I’m losing my chalantness. I want my book now!
I just got a jury summons for that week. I know what I’ll be doing in the jury waiting room! Of course now I feel a weird mix of anticipation and dread for the end of March.
I’ll focus on the collective joy that will be experienced by the BDH at the end of March.
And wow are the images absolutely scrumptious!
When I saw the image of Lord Arvel, I thought “this is what Arland would be in Earth armor”.
Not much longer for the precious. The countdown is on!
**Humming “Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to meeeee. Happy birthday to me.”** My birthday is two days before the book comes out.
Happy birthday 🎂🎈
Wow!! I would definitely “fan-girl rush” and babble incoherently!!
I couldn’t remember if I had pre-ordered so went to check. Kindle says I pre-ordered in May, 2025. Totally forgot.
Can’t wait for the book.
So much amazing art for this book!
What’s it like seeing someone else’s visual interpretation of your words? I imagine it would be very cool but it must be a bit strange, especially if your mental image is very different.
Pretty! I’m so looking forward to this book.
The art is lovely.
Quick question for Mod R, although the release date for Maggie 1 is March 31st, when I looked – Amazon UK is currently listing the publication date as April 2nd: is that correct?
Obviously I will be suitably, Englishly patient *grin* if this is so (*bravely sobs ‘it’s only two extra days’*), but I just wanted to check if this is something that is expected/already known about.
The UK edition releases on the 2nd of April 🙂
Judging from the art, I can tell with complete certitude that women (and maybe men) did charge up those stairs to fangirl-rush Arvel.
Brave, honorable, gifted, dedicated, etc etc – and now I’m suspicious of Lord Arvel.
Eh, 2 weeks more …