About the book: 1996 / The novel by the famous American writer M. Z. Bradley "Mistress of the Hawk" continues the story of the mysterious planet Darkover, inhabited by psychics and telepaths. The main character, Romilie Makaran, the daughter of the ruler of the Mountain Principality, is endowed with the gift of mental communication with animals and birds. Romily strives to develop her talent, for which she leaves her home and goes in search of a teacher. But by chance, the girl finds herself at the center of the struggle for the restoration of the monarch overthrown by the conspirators to the throne. In a critical situation, a tame hawk, Romilya’s faithful friend and companion, comes to her aid. The brave bird mistress will have amazing adventures, find friends and find love..