Author: Lois McMaster Bujold Year: 1986 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Science fiction, Fantasy
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ISBNs: 9780671720667 9780743468404 067172066X 0743468406 |
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After failing to pass the physicals for the Barrayaran Military Academy, the brittle-boned, dwarfish son of Cordelia and Aral Vorkosigan uses a clever touch of creativity to finance a shipment of munitions into a war zone. When this simple merchant expedition draws the attention of an unexpected enemy, Miles is forced to masquerade as commander of a fictional fleet of hired guns he names after the mountains near his home--the Dendarii Mercenaries. His original crew of misfits grows into a considerable force as enemies become allies, guided by the delicate political manoeuvrings Miles learned from his father. Miles' ability to think himself out of a tight spot makes him a natural - if unlikely - leader, but this adventure in deep space is just a warm-up. On his homeworld of Barrayar, a deadly plot has been hatched against his father, Aral. A carefully planned trap is being laid, and only the wiles of the empire's unlikeliest hero can thwart it'¦
This book is part of the "Vorkosigan Saga" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "Miles in Love" First published in 2008 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "A Civil Campaign" First published in 1999 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Diplomatic Immunity" First published in 1999 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Komarr" First published in 1998 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Young Miles" First published in 1997 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Memory" First published in 1996 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Cetaganda" First published in 1995 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Mirror Dance" First published in 1994 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Barrayar" First published in 1991 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Vor Game" First published in 1990 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Borders of Infinity" First published in 1989 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Brothers in Arms" First published in 1989 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Labyrinth" First published in 1989 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Falling Free" First published in 1987 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Ethan of Athos" First published in 1986 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Shards of Honor" First published in 1986 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Cordelia's Honor" First published in 1986 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Cryoburn" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "Miles Errant" Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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