Penric's Mission: A Novella in the World of the Five Gods

Penric & Desdemona, Book 3

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

In his 30th year, Penric fell in love with light.

Learned Penric, a sorcerer and divine of the Bastard's Order, travels across the sea to sunlit Cedonia on his first covert diplomatic mission, to attempt to secure the services of a disaffected Cedonian general for the Duke of Adria. However, nothing is as it seems. Penric is betrayed and thrown into a dungeon, and worse follows for the general and his kin.

Penric's narrow escapes and adventures - including his interest in a young widow - are told with Bujold's remarkable energy, wit, and humor. Once again, Bujold has created unforgettable characters and a wondrous, often dangerous world of intrigue and sorcery.

©2016 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Good book

Very emotional book i loved it like all of Luise McMaster Bujold's books, i recommended them dearly, and Grover Gardner is a fine narrator.

very fun story. reorder is a bit confusing

the premise behind all the stories in the series is very interesting. I have definitely gotten confused on which books are in which order. in saying this every story that I've read in whatever order has been very enjoyable

Relaxing

Yet interesting
Character was laid back and wasn’t a superhero
Different outlooks from everyone
Basically this is a good read

Best one yet!

This was a wild ride! Pretty much nonstop action. It was really fun to see Penric get so creative with his magic. And to have to think on his feet to get out of sticky situations. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this book!

And, of course, kudos to Grover Gardner for his marvelous narration!

Penric and Desdemona continue

I have been a fan of Bujold's work for years. Now that she is semi-retired, she seems to be focusing on telling novella length tales about Penric and the demon (who he named DesDEMONa) who changed his life forever. These tales have a wonderful mixture of humor and philosophy and character building. I recommend reading (or listening to) the three tales in order, to watch how Penric and Desdemona develop and the way they learn to work together. I don't want to go into details about the plot, but this novella has Penric traveling to a place new to him, but a country where Desdemona started her demon life hundreds of years earlier. I especially love the visual impact, as Penric sees this sunny land for the first time. The ending may be a bit abrupt for some, but I find it hopeful, as Bujold is obviously leaving an excellent jumping off place for further adventures.

The Penric novella's are richer if readers/listeners also know the three full length novels set in the World of the Five Gods. If you move on to them, I recommend starting with The Curse of Chalion. But I feel that the novella's can stand alone.