First published 1998
On the terraformed planet Komarr, imperial agent Miles Vorkosigan probes a fatal accident that threatens the fragile economy. As he uncovers a conspiracy of political intrigue and financial sabotage, Miles falls for the unhappily married Ekaterin, embroiling them both in a deadly game of power and passion.
Genres: science-fiction, romance, mystery, thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Komarr
Period: 20th-century
311 pages · Hardcover · Baen