Penric and Desdemona Books in Order

This page lists the complete Penric and Desdemona reading order by Lois McMaster Bujold, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 16 books / 2015-2026

Penric and Desdemona Reading Order

01 Penric's Demon 2015 Buy

02 Penric and the Shaman 2016 Buy

03 Penric's Fox 2016 Buy

04 Masquerade in Lodi 2016 Buy

05 Penric\'s Mission 2017 Buy

06 Mira's Last Dance 2017 Buy

07 The Prisoner of Limnos 2017 Buy

08 The Orphans of Raspay 2019 Buy

09 The Physicians of Vilnoc 2020 Buy

10 The Assassins of Thasalon 2021 Buy

11 Knot of Shadows 2021 Buy

12 Demon Daughter 2024 Buy

13 Penric and the Bandit 2024 Buy

14 The Adventure of the Demonic Ox 2025 Buy

15 Testimony of Mute Things 2025 Buy

16 Darksight Dare 2026 Buy

Penric and Desdemona Books by Publication Order

2015 Penric's Demon #1

2016 Penric and the Shaman #2

2016 Penric's Fox #3

2016 Masquerade in Lodi #4

2017 Penric\'s Mission #5

2017 Mira's Last Dance #6

2017 The Prisoner of Limnos #7

2019 The Orphans of Raspay #8

2020 The Physicians of Vilnoc #9

2021 The Assassins of Thasalon #10

2021 Knot of Shadows #11

2024 Demon Daughter #12

2024 Penric and the Bandit #13

2025 The Adventure of the Demonic Ox #14

2025 Testimony of Mute Things #15

2026 Darksight Dare #16

Questions readers ask

What is the correct Penric and Desdemona reading order?

The Penric and Desdemona reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many Penric and Desdemona books are there?

This catalog currently lists 16 Penric and Desdemona books published across 2015-2026.

Who writes the Penric and Desdemona books?

Penric and Desdemona is listed as a book series by Lois McMaster Bujold.

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