Captain Ivan Vorpatril is happy with his relatively uneventful bachelor's life of a staff officer to a Barrayaran admiral. Ivan, cousin to Imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan, is not far down the hereditary list for the emperorship. Thankfully, new heirs have directed that headache elsewhere, leaving Ivan to enjoy his life on Komarr, far from the Byzantine court politics of his home system. But when an old friend in Barrayaran intelligence asks Ivan to protect an attractive young woman who may be on the hit list of a criminal syndicate, Ivan's chivalrous nature takes over. It seems danger and adventures have once more found Captain Vorpatril.
Tej Arqua and her half-sister and servant Rish are fleeing the violent overthrow of their clan on free-for-all planet Jackson's Whole. Now it seems Tej may possess a hidden secret of which even she may not be aware. It's a secret that could corrupt the heart of a highly regarded Barayarran family and provide the final advantage for the thugs who seek to overthrow Tej's homeworld.
But none of Tej's formidable adversaries have counted on Ivan Vorpatril. For behind Ivan's façade of wry and self effacing humor lies a true and cunning protector who will never leave a distressed lady in the lurch—up to and including making the ultimate sacrifice to keep her from harm: the treasured and hardwon freedom from his own fate as a scion of Barrayar.
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Product ReviewThis is one of her best! I started laughing around chapter 5 and didn't stop until the end.
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Product ReviewFantastic. Much better than Bujold's previous book - "Cryoburn".
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Product ReviewLove it, no spoilers to offer. But Ivan rules in his own way. Great Job, LMB!!
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Product ReviewLoved it. More in the style of Komarr and A Civil Campaign. I loved getting Ivan's POV and have always suspected that he was a greatly underappreiciated character. Lots of action, romance, and suspense, Barrayar style.
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Product ReviewThe best sci-fi comedy I have ever read. So many one liners, this is such a quotable book. I need to read it again and highlight all the great quotes.
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Product ReviewVery Funny! A Great addition to the series
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Product ReviewI only have one complaint. After reading this book I wish Ms. Bujold could write faster! Enough twists and turns to hold your attention, and a lovely plot to hold it all together! Definately one of my favorites!
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