The Warrior's Apprentice

Miles Vorkosigan, a physically frail young man from the powerful Barrayaran aristocracy, fails to enter the military academy and leaves home seeking a new purpose. During a holiday trip, he unexpectedly takes command of a jumpship and becomes involved with a growing band of mercenaries. As Miles improvises his way through escalating military and political challenges, he must prove that intelligence, nerve, and loyalty can matter more than conventional strength. The novel is the second book published in Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga.

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Baen Books · First published 1986 · 315 pages