Hundreds of years before Alanna first drew her sword in Tamora Pierce's memorable debut, Alanna: The First Adventure, Tortall had a heroine named Beka Cooper-a fierce young woman who fights crime in a world of magic. This is the beginning of her story, her legend, and her legacy. .Beka Cooper is a rookie with the law-enforcing Provost's Guard, commonly known as 'the Provost's Dogs.' To the surprise of both the veteran 'Dogs' and her fellow 'puppies,' Beka requests duty in the Lower City. The