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Penric and the Bandit

By: Lois McMaster Bujold
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Strange company…

When Rozakajin, road-weary bandit and army deserter, spots a hapless blond young man in a country inn with an intriguing treasure map, he thinks he’s scouted an easy and lucrative victim. Attaching himself to odd traveler Penric seems simple enough, but when Roz’s old enemies catch up from behind, his plans take a turn for the much worse. When Pen’s claim that I never travel alone proves true in ways Roz never imagined, his world becomes more frightening still—but also much wider than he’d ever dared to dream.

©2024 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing
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love Penrick and Dez

I love the continuity of these characters. Bujold writes thoughtfully, with humor and insight. always a pleasure to enter the world of the five gods with Pen and Dez. Grover Gardner is perfect, as always.

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Another wonderful Pen and Desdemona story!

Saint McMaster Bujold gives us another amazing short adventure. While listening to the final paragraphs I found myself hoping that she is taking great care of her health so she can continue to bless us with fantastic stories for many more years.

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always a pleasure

another wonderful tale from my favorite author! My only complaint is they're always too short!

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Another Pen and Des Delight!

Bujold could probably make her grocery list engrossing but she goes ahead and writes interesting characters, moral dilemmas, and adventures anyway.

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The warm heart fuzzies

As usual a heartwarming story of cleverness and joy. Our hero always wins and helps others along the way. If you like a positive bit of reinforcement this is for you

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Another well wrought story!

I love this author! I am so grateful each time she publishes another gem of a story, I’ve become so very attached to Penric and Desdemona.

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Life lessons made digestible

Lois delivers another entertaining tale with threads of deeper truths if you are paying attention.

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Another Great Novella!

Just great!! I can't Waite for the next!! I love Penric and Desdomona! The story only gets better!!

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Another wonderful Penric & Desdemona story

These charming Penric & Desdemona tales are so full of wit, wisdom and grace. Their only weakness is that they end too soon. Beautifully read by Grover Gardner as always.

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Good but not great

Very very good and solid but there wasn 't any wow moments. Still a good read!

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