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The last volume of Lois McMaster Bujold’s acclaimed Vorkosigan Saga follows Cordelia as she confronts a crossroads in her life. With the political landscape of the Empire in flux, she must decide what kind of future she wants to build, exploring themes of autonomy, duty, and personal growth.
Set against the expansive backdrop of Bujold’s space opera universe, this installment continues the richly detailed world-building and character-driven storytelling the series is known for, while focusing tightly on Cordelia’s search for a new direction after years of duty and expectation.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Lois McMaster Bujold
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