Sheepfarmer's Daughter (The Deed of Paksenarrion, Book 1)
by Elizabeth Moon
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The first of a series of books set in this world, Sheepfarmer's Daughter is a fine example of "bottom up" storytelling, and an excellent look at medieval military life from the ordinary soldier's perspective.
Beginning the tale of the protagonist, Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter (and what a freakin' Nordic mouthful that is), as she runs away from home to join a mercenary corps, Eliabeth Moon's crafting of this first book of her epic is first rate.
Sheepfarmer's Daughter is th...more
Beginning the tale of the protagonist, Paksenarrion Dorthansdotter (and what a freakin' Nordic mouthful that is), as she runs away from home to join a mercenary corps, Eliabeth Moon's crafting of this first book of her epic is first rate.
Sheepfarmer's Daughter is th...more
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Read in February, 2008
I think this is one of Elizabeth Moon's earlier series, and it certainly contains her favourite themes - young woman going to war and kicking arse. Paksenarrion, the sheep farmer's daughter of the title, leaves home to join a mercenary company. And she trains hard and joins in battles and gets involved in a siege, and there's actually some quite emotional moments.
It did puzzle me that this world can apparently support so many well equipped mercenary companies with neatly matching uniforms ...more
It did puzzle me that this world can apparently support so many well equipped mercenary companies with neatly matching uniforms ...more
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Read in July, 2005
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those who loved the tales of middle earth
This was a great story with tons of emotion and feeling. The main character is awesome and the stories that are told are incredible. If you enjoyed middle earth then try this series.
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I love the way Moon writes, and this trilogy is her finest hour in my opinion. If only she'd write more books set in this universe.
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Free online: www.webscription.net/10.1125/B.... Also, wychwood recommends!
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Read in January, 1988
First in a trilogy by the same name. Another book where the woman is the powerful figure. Love it!
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Read in February, 2008
Free download from Baen Books. Second book read on the Kindle.
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