{"product_id":"penrics-labors-lois-mcmaster-bujold-9781982192242","title":"Penric's Labors","description":"\u003cb\u003eTHREE PENRIC AND DESDEMONA NOVELLAS IN THE WORLD OF THE FIVE GODS BY GRANDMASTER LOIS McMASTER BUJOLD. INCLUDES \"MASQUERADE IN LODI,\" \"THE ORPHANS OF RASPAY,\" AND \"THE PHYSICIANS OF VILNOC.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenric and Desdemona are back in three novellas from Grand Master Lois McMaster Bujold.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMasquerade in Lodi: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bastard's Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi--but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Orphans of Raspay: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When the ship in which they are traveling is captured by Carpagamon island raiders, Temple sorcerer Penric and his resident demon Desdemona find their life complicated by two young orphans, Lencia and Seuka Corva, who are far from home and searching for their missing father. Pen and Des will need all their combined talents of mind and magic to unravel the mysteries of the sisters and escape from the pirate stronghold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Physicians of Vilnoc: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When a mysterious plague breaks out in the army fort guarding Vilnoc, the port capital of the duchy of Orbas, Temple sorcerer Penric and his demon Desdemona are called upon by General Arisaydia to resurrect Penric's medical skills and solve its lethal riddle. In the grueling days that follow, Pen will find that even his magic is not enough to meet the challenges without help from dedicated new colleagues--and the god of mischance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eIncludes a new introduction, \"outroduction,\" and suggested reading order by Lois McMaster Bujold.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003ePenric's Demon: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A novella filled with a satisfying blend of strong characters and wry humor.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Lois McMaster Bujold: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful, and the author's narrative technique and command of language compelling. Highly recommended.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"If you love solid space opera rooted in strong character, you can't go wrong . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e already displays the craft and the heart which would soon make Lois McMaster Bujold one of the most feted talents in SF.\"--\u003ci\u003eSF Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, character-centered plot, full of exquisite grace notes . . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eDiplomatic Immunity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lois McMaster Bujold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1982192240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982192242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.30w x 1.90d","brand":"Lois McMaster Bujold","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44058819723519,"sku":"9781982192242","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6055e01b-9837-41ee-8108-c174def9b809.jpg?v=1685054696","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/penrics-labors-lois-mcmaster-bujold-9781982192242","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}