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Several months after the events of *Penric and the Shaman*, the learned sorcerer Penric travels to Easthome, the capital of the Weald. There he reunites with longtime allies Shaman Inglis and Locator Oswyl.
When the body of a sorceress is discovered in the surrounding woods, Oswyl summons Penric to help investigate. Together they must navigate a web of intrigue that blends arcane magic, foul murder and the enigmatic forces of Temple demons.
The tale combines Penric’s scholarly insight with the investigative skills of his companions, offering a vivid portrait of court politics, mystical lore and the perils that lurk in the shadows of the Weald’s capital.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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