Penric and the Shaman

In this engaging novella from the World of the Five Gods, set four years after Penric's Demon, Penric, a divine of the Bastard's Order, navigates the complexities of his roles as a sorcerer and scholar within the palace of the Princess-Archdivine. His scholarly pursuits are interrupted when he is tasked with accompanying a "Locator" from the Father's Order to capture a runaway shaman accused of murder. As they venture into the mountains, Penric must navigate unexpected complexities that challenge his abilities as a sorcerer, strategist, and counselor, culminating in a remarkable tale by Lois McMaster Bujold.