Book review: The Jargoon Pard

Today's book review is The Jargoon Pard by Andre Norton.... indeterminate while ago, I was talking about books, I believe with ... such, I should read this book.  I have read a few ...d known there was a book by this title since I...ought to be a good book, but the writing is flat...good overall story, and this book is solid, though not outstanding...construction.  At this level, this book is a bit dry, but...

...all the time she was away, and she hadn’t lived in the cottage since she was twelve. Even the book she’d thrown at Brandon all those years ago was still lying open on the floor. She crossed the room...of that.” “I’ll think about it later.” Mina smiled to herself. She knew Duel would end up talking to the Calvert’s, if only to reassure them that their youngest daughter was all right. That was just ...

...?” she said, caught off guard. “When your parents died, why did she want you?” “I was one of her students and I needed help.” “Just admit that you work for her and this can end.” “What are you talking about? I don't work for her. I just live in her house. She has hundreds of employees at the Dueling Association to do stuff for her, she doesn't need me to run errands.” “Why else would she want...

... restraints, and I went through maybe ten beatings that day, there is nothing we can do to change that. It’s kind of hard to remember, I was knocked out a few times. Anyway, what you were talking about happened after he was punished for failing to keep me at Headquarters. He’d changed.” “What do you mean?” “When he was doing things that were against what he believed, like beating the helpless, ...

...“There are many things people don't expect of me. Such as getting married and having children.” Duel smiled. “You would really take me in?” “I wouldn't have offered if I didn't mean it. I'm not talking about adoption, not right now, but you'd be able to stay.” “What do we do?” “I have a contact I can get the paperwork from, and we can have everything filed without an interview.” “Can I tell ...

.... “Who is it?” “It's me Mina. Can I come in?” “Of course you can Duel.” Duel opened the door and walked in. A Hunter stood there, but refused to look in her direction. “We were just talking about Kirsten Michaels. Her parents were found dead last night, and the Hunters can't find her. You remember who her friends were, maybe you could...?” Duel put up a hand to stop her. “There's no need to ...

... you've been looking through my diary have you?" "It wasn't my fault, and it was the only entry in the book. I looked, the rest of the pages were blank." "That doesn't answer my question though." "You wrote about Dad. Saying...to have brought it up." "Goodnight Gwen, and sleep well. Don't worry about me. It's only memories we're talking about. Nothing can change them." Duel went upstairs to bed.

..., I would make this easier on you. But all the rooms are occupied and can't be changed just for you. You can get in a lot of trouble if you aren't more careful, and I'm not just talking about getting into fist fights with the other students understand?" "Yes Mother.” Duel hugged him. “I appreciate you standing up for me today David, but I can take care of myself. It's not your job to watch over ...

"So, what did you want to talk to me about Aunt Mina?” "Are you sure you really want to be here Duel? This job could be very dangerous for you, and I'm not just talking about the risks of teaching inexperienced duelists. The school is full of family members of duelists, and some of Hunters as well. Do you really want to put yourself this for what little money we can pay? Wouldn't it be easier to ...

... curled up in her favorite chair reading a large book with her back facing the door. So Mina came ...Aunt Mina.” Dulinte didn't look up from her book, but a smile was forming slowly on her face....s a nice welcome. Come here.” Dulinte put the book down carefully and hugged her godmother. She'd known...a duelist meeting with...” Then she realized, Mina was talking about Derek. “Oh... you mean him . He's ...