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If you relish costume adventure in an intergalactic society starring strong, convincing male and female characters, you'll adore the Vorkosigan Series. If you haven't met Miles Vorkosigan, whose brilliance, manic energy, and unstoppable determination make him a larger-than-life hero despite... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ivan Vorpatril: Miles' cousin
- Mark: Miles' clone brother
- Miles Vorkosigan: Add a description of this character.
- Nikki: Ekaterin's son
- Gregor: Emperor
- Enrique
- Dono
- Vassily Vorsoisson
- Martya
- Madame Vorsoisson
- Richars Vorrutyer
- Rene Vorbretten
- Pym
- Vorkosigan
- Ekaterin
- Kareen: Gregor's mother. Deceased
- Vorthys
- Tien: Ekaterin's husband. Deceased
- Szabo
- Hugo
- Mama
- Lady Alys Vorpatril
- Lady Donna
- Pierre
- Galeni
- Cordelia Vorkogsigan: Miles' mother
- Tsipis
- Rosalie
- Olivia
- Alexi
- Ma Kosti
- Vormoncrief
- Dr. Borgos
- Gustioz
- Byerly
- Zamori
- Vormuir
- Sigur
- Kou
Quotes edit
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“Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.”
Count Aral Vorkosigan -
“You can't give me my own soul.”
Ekaterin Vorsoisson -
“It seems if you are Vorkosigan enough, you can even get away with murder.""So, if you truly believe that, why are you standing in my way?"”
Lord Vormurtos and Lord Miles Vorkosigan
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The big groundcar jerked to a stop centimeters from the vehicle ahead of it, and Armsman Pym, driving, swore under his breath.
Glossary edit
- Lord Auditor: Also known as "the Emperor's Voice". An office with great authority, kind of high position trouble shooter.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 15 of 19 in The Vorkosigan Saga. (standard series)
Preceded by Komarr, and followed by Winterfair Gifts.
This is book 13 of 15 in The Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order). (standard series)
Preceded by Komarr, and followed by Diplomatic Immunity.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Lois McMaster Bujold (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: French
Publisher: J'ai lu
Country: France
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 2-290-31172-3
Page Count: 607
Publisher: J'ai lu
Country: France
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 2-290-31172-3
Page Count: 607
Awards edit
- Sapphire Award For The Best Science Fiction Romance Of The Year (2000: Novel, #1)
- Nebula (Finalist, 2000: Best Novel)
- Locus Science Fiction Award (Finalist, 2000)
- Hugo Award (Finalist, 2000: Best Novel)
- James Tiptree, Jr. Award (Finalist, 1999, Long Listed)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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