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Miles Vorkosigan, a pivotal political figure, embarks on a personal campaign to win the affection of Ekatarina Camorra, the widowed daughter of a former lover whose death stemmed from Miles' actions in *Komarr*. The novel explores the strict social hierarchies and gender expectations placed upon Vor class citizens, with Miles and Ekatarina constantly under political scrutiny. Written as a comedy of manners, the story skillfully balances humor with the complexities of love and status in a futuristic setting, avoiding overt plot exposition while engaging readers in the world of the Vorkosigan Saga.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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