Fawn and her soldier-sorcerer husband Dag Redwing Hickory set out to forge their own future, and soon they are joined by outcast patrollers, a flatboat captain searching for her lost father and her fiance and others. Dangerous adventures, some magical await them as they travel down a river in the captain’s boat.“Nebula and Hugo-winner Bujold explores culture clashes in this compelling third segment of the Sharing Knife series.” - Publishers Weekly“A saga of daring deeds and unlikely romance. Bujold quickly develops unforgettable characters as she crafts a world filled with unique monsters and an original approach to magic.”- Library Journal“Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.”- Library Journal“Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.”- SF Site“Bujold is head and shoulders above the ruck of current fantasists as well as science-fictionists.”- Booklist“Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.”- Locus Magazine“A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” - Rave Reviews“Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” - Chicago Sun Times