by C.S. Lewis, 1954
Shasta is rescued by Bree, a talking horse, and they are making their way to Narnia. They meet Avaris and Hwin, another talking horse, and they decide to go together. Avaris is a Tarkheena and running away from a forced marriage. They go to the city of Tashbaan and both Shasta and Avaris get taken to palaces, separately, and learn of plans that help them. They go through the desert, get chased by a lion, stay with the Hermit, then the Battle between Rabadash and Archenland. Rabadash was a Prince in Tashbaan who wanted Queen Susan of Narnia to marry him. She escaped from Tashbaan and that is what caused Rabadash to attack Archenland. Shasta got to Archenland first and warned them. Shasta ended up being the long lost twin, Cor, and the future King of Archenland. What a wonderful tale! I loved all the descriptions of the City of Tashbaan: the palaces, gardens. I loved all the times Aslan showed up, making things happen the way they ought to. Wonderful story!!!!