Paladin of Souls

Summary

Lois McMaster Bujold returns to the world of Chalion to follow Ista, a middle aged dowager royina once thought mad, who sets out on a pilgrimage to escape her grief and instead finds herself caught in a struggle with gods and dark sorcery. The novel centers an older woman as its hero, exploring faith, free will, and second chances. Its theology of five gods and richly drawn characters mark it as one of Bujold's most acclaimed fantasies.