Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter may be the daughter of a humble sheep farmer in the far north end of the kingdom, but she dreams of so much more. After refusing her father’s orders to do the sensible thing and marry the pig farmer down the road, Paks, runs away to join a band of mercenaries, dreaming of daring deeds and military glory. But life in the army is different than she imagined, and her daydreams at first seem to be turning to nightmares. But Paks refuses to let her dreams die—and does her duty with honor and integrity. Her path is an arduous one, but it will transform her into a hero remembered in songs, chosen by the gods to restore a lost ruler to his throne.
The Compton Crook Award‑winning first novel from Nebula‑winning author Elizabeth Moon. The first in the Paksenarrion Trilogy—now with an all‑new introduction by the author.
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Product ReviewGot this book to see if I could enjoy an ebook. Finished the story, and bought the Deed of Paksenarrion (the whole series in one ebook) right away. Great story!
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Product ReviewTook me awhile to get into the style of writing..but once I had decided I really liked Paks I couldn't put the book down. After reading this I bought my first E-book - The Legacy of Gird.
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Product ReviewThis was the first book I tried in the Baen Free Library... I was barely half-way through before I decided to go to the WebScriptions site and buy the full trilogy. The Deed of Paksenarrion (Trilogy) is available in all the usual Baen-supported formats.
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Product ReviewMore proof that the free library works. I just bought the complete Paksenarrion saga. Moon creates wonderful characters. It doesn't take long for the reader to really care what happens to Paks. She is a perfect post-modern heroine - flawed, human, but willing to grow.
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