Oath of Gold

The Deed of Paksenarrion, Book 3

By: Elizabeth Moon

Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck

Length: 17 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Paksenarrion, a simple sheepfarmer's daughter, yearns for a life of adventure and glory, such as was known to heroes in songs and story. At age seventeen she runs away from home to join a mercenary company and begins her epic life.

Book Three: Paks the warrior must learn to live with Paks the human. She undertakes a holy quest for a lost elven prince that brings the gods' wrath down on her and tests her very limits.

©2010 Elizabeth Moon (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

A Truly Epic Ending

This tale has a true epic ending. In some was Paksenarrion may be the best example of a Paladin I've ever had the luck to read of in any Fantasy tale. This story should not be missed.

Good book from a great book series.

I truly fell in love with this series. Paksenarrion (Paks ) the main character was a strong , loyal and a woman of great values. She never forgot who she was and where she came from (even though others tried to remind her in a demeaning way). I think every woman need to read this book and see you don't have to give up who you are for money ,fame or fortune. There is an innocence about her that you fall in love with. I am not a great reviewer of books but I know how I felt when reading this series... Alive and ready for battle 😊

Great Series.

I first read this series many years ago. it hasn't dulled. The Deeds of Paksarnion is a classic as far as I'm concerned and I'm sure I revisit these tales again.

Great Series

From book 1 all the way to the end, its a tail of one warrior coming into her own and becoming a tool for justice and right. She faces perals that ever warrior or solider does and shows you how she is able to overcome it all.

one of my all time favorites

I can not count how many times I have re-read this series. I started reading it when it was first published. since then I had worn out 2ea of the individual books and 3 of the trade. I travel a lot now so I went with the audiobook of all three, unfortunately I had them all finished before half the week was through. I always felt there were some inconsistencies within the world she had created but it has always been a great story. I always know what was to be on the next page or chapter but get caught up in it and can't skip a word. Can't wait to turn the page.

Excellent story

A favorite story revisited. Very much recommended. Elizabeth Moon continues to entrance readers in her realms and inspiring dreams with moral lessons.

Paladin

By far, this is the best Paladin series written to date.
You can search for books about Paladins but, you will find none better.

saga of chills and triumph

Massive conclusion to a riveting tale. Paks and her adventures entertain, chill and amuse. Loved this series.

An Amazingly Detailed and Richly Written Story!

What made the experience of listening to Oath of Gold the most enjoyable?

Character and story development

What was one of the most memorable moments of Oath of Gold?

Pak's self discovery.

Which scene was your favorite?

Pak's transcendence during torture

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Pak's ability to forgive and reconcile as she led the Gird's militia.

Any additional comments?

This is the third book of a classic series. Elizabeth Moon has done the best job in my extensive reading and listening experience of expanding the Tolkienian universe and has lent it depth beyond even the writings of Tolkien! The deep wisdom and experience she imparts in this book come as a result of her experiences as a Marine officer and her history with horses and blades. She has brought that hard-edged experience into the soft, academic world of Tolkien and the nitty-gritty reality evoked makes the story come alive.

Spoilers ahead

I really do love these books. But what I do not understand is why the author describes torture for such a long time. It's not normal to think up these types of torture. How and why would anyone even think of such things. that's the only downside about this book.