

The paperbacks are hard to find now and considered expensive rarities if you do manage to snag one. Meghan Ball for Tor.com said that "Alas, the initial HeartQuest books didn't sell as well as the publisher had anticipated and the series was cancelled after six volumes. Depending on the choices the reader makes, the heroine may successfully complete the quest, find romance, or both. The heroine is presented with a task (locating a treasure, defeating a dragon) and encounters one or two eligible young men along the way. Talisman of Valdegarde by Madeleine SimonĮach book follows a female main character who is frequently embarking on a quest in order to avoid being relegated to a typically feminine role in life, i.e., being forced to marry or otherwise being prevented from engaging in heroic pursuits.Ring of the Ruby Dragon by Jeannie Black.The first four were printed together in November 1983, and distributed in larger numbers. Īs the series was not in print for long, some of the books are very difficult to find, especially the last two.

With each novel billed as a "quest for romance and adventure", the series was intended to appeal primarily to a female audience. The series was a spin-off from their main Endless Quest series set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. HeartQuest was a series of six interactive novels published by TSR, Inc. JSTOR ( April 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
