Penric's Demon
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On his way to his betrothal, young Lord Penric comes upon a riding accident with an elderly lady on the ground, her maidservant and guardsmen distraught. As he approaches to help, he discovers that the lady is a Temple divine, servant to the five gods of this world. Her avowed god is The Bastard, "master of all disasters out of season", and with her dying breath she bequeaths her mysterious powers to Penric. From that moment on, Penric's life is irreversibly changed, and his life is in danger from those who envy or fear him.
Set in the fantasy world of the author's acclaimed novels THE CURSE OF CHALION, PALADIN OF SOULS and THE HALLOWED HUNT, this novella has the depth of characterization and emotional complexity that distinguishes all Bujold's work.
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4 primary books12 released books#3.1 in World of the Five Gods (Publication)
World of the Five Gods (Publication) is a 12-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Lois McMaster Bujold.
Series
10 primary books#1 in Penric and Desdemona (Publication order)
Penric and Desdemona (Publication order) is a 10-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Lois McMaster Bujold.
Series
10 primary books#1 in Penric and Desdemona (Chronological)
Penric and Desdemona (Chronological) is a 10-book series with 10 released primary works first released in 2015 with contributions by Lois McMaster Bujold.
Series
4 primary books10 released books#1.1 in World of the Five Gods (Chronological)
World of the Five Gods (Chronological) is a 10-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Lois McMaster Bujold.
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Bujold never fails to please. Penric's Demon provides her distinctive mix of mystery, intrigue, action, and humor. As young Penric discovers, possession by a demon can have its ups and downs.
A delicious little morsel of fun in a world that I love, with the Five-God theology I really enjoy.
Solid if not especially innovative. I love Bujold's Vorkosigan books dearly, and was kind of hoping for the same kind of madcap adventure, but it was not to be. This book is largely setup, though, so maybe there will be more of that once the series gets rolling. Quick read as it's only novella length.
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