Young lord Penric inherits a powerful demon after a chance encounter with a dying divine, upending his life amid gods and danger.
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Young lord Penric inherits a powerful demon after a chance encounter with a dying divine, upending his life amid gods and danger.
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[Read by Grover Gardner] 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 Bujold's work. 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 g...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Light romantic elements tied to betrothal; no explicit content
Violence & gore
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Mild fantasy violence and mentions of death
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ representation depicted
Religious content
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Central five gods, temple clergy, and divine rituals
Magic & witchcraft
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Demon possession grants sorcerous powers
Occult / demonology
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Fantasy demon, not real-world occult
Political content
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Political tension around sorcerous power
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted