First published 1999
Miles Vorkosigan, a politically powerful Vor lord, launches a bold campaign to win the heart of Ekatarina, a widow whose former husband died due to Miles' own investigations. Constrained by the rigid social hierarchy of their world, Miles and Ekatarina must navigate a minefield of political intrigue and public scrutiny as they explore the possibility of a forbidden romance. With quick wit and a deft touch, Miles maneuvers through the comedy of manners, determined to overcome the challenges and capture Ekatarina's affection.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, comedy, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Period: Far Future
405 pages · Hardcover · Baen Books