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Dr. Ethan Urquhart serves as Chief of Biology at Athos’s Severin District Reproduction Center, where his busy schedule is a testament to the planet’s unique social structure that forbids women. When a mysterious genetic crisis endangers Athos’s survival, Ethan is drafted to explore the wider universe in search of vital ovarian tissue cultures. His solo mission takes an unexpected turn when he encounters the dangerous yet intriguing mercenary commander Elli Quinn, whose own agenda intertwines with the planet’s peril. Together, they navigate alien cultures and treacherous politics to protect Athos from extinction.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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