Penric and Desdemona books in order A series by Lois McMaster Bujold
The Penric and Desdemona series by Lois McMaster Bujold has 7 books, from Penric and the Shaman (Jun 2016) to The Physicians of Vilnoc (May 2020). Read it in order, starting with Penric and the Shaman.
Reading order: 2 Penric and the Shaman (2016) · 3 Penric's Mission (2016) · 4 Penric's Fox (2017) · 5 Mira's Last Dance (2017) · 6 The Prisoner of Limnos (2017) · 8 The Orphans of Raspay (2019) · 9 The Physicians of Vilnoc (2020)
Updated September 2026
All 7 Penric and Desdemona books in order
- 2.
Penric and the Shaman (Jun 2016)
- 3.
Penric's Mission (2016)
- 4.
Penric's Fox (2017)
- 5.
Mira's Last Dance (2017)
- 6.
The Prisoner of Limnos (2017)
- 8.
The Orphans of Raspay (2019)
- 9.
The Physicians of Vilnoc (May 2020)
Penric and Desdemona FAQ
- How many Penric and Desdemona books are there?
- There are 7 Penric and Desdemona books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Penric and Desdemona books in?
- In publication order, starting with Penric and the Shaman (Jun 2016): 2 Penric and the Shaman (2016) · 3 Penric's Mission (2016) · 4 Penric's Fox (2017) · 5 Mira's Last Dance (2017) · 6 The Prisoner of Limnos (2017) · 8 The Orphans of Raspay (2019) · … all 7 below.
- What is the first Penric and Desdemona book?
- Penric and the Shaman (Jun 2016).
- What is the latest Penric and Desdemona book?
- The Physicians of Vilnoc (May 2020).
- Is the Penric and Desdemona series finished?
- There have been no new Penric and Desdemona books since 2020.
- Did Lois McMaster Bujold write other series?
- Yes: Vorkosigan Saga, World of the Five Gods and The Sharing Knife.
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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.