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gweeks · 07-07-2015, 02:34 PM

I'm not sure this counts as a deal or not, but it's a new Lois McMaster Bujold for four bucks. Amazon says 109 pages, so novella rather than novel.

Penric's Demon

http://www.amazon.com/Penrics-Demon-.../dp/B0114LJ3BU

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.

Greg

07-07-2015, 02:34 PM	#1
gweeks Fanatic Posts: 509 Karma: 3455210 Join Date: Apr 2007 Device: Rocket, Nook ST, Kobo WiFi, Kindle PW	A Bujold for $3.99 at Amazon I'm not sure this counts as a deal or not, but it's a new Lois McMaster Bujold for four bucks. Amazon says 109 pages, so novella rather than novel. Penric's Demon http://www.amazon.com/Penrics-Demon-.../dp/B0114LJ3BU 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. Greg Last edited by gweeks; 07-07-2015 at 02:37 PM.