A Civil Campaign

A Comedy of Biology and Manners

In this science fiction novel, Miles Vorkosigan returns to Barrayar and finds himself managing political responsibilities, family complications, and an increasingly complicated courtship. As he pursues a relationship with Ekaterin Vorsoisson, his actions attract scrutiny from Barrayar's tightly regulated aristocratic society. The story combines political maneuvering, social comedy, and personal drama as Miles tries to balance public duty with his private life.

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Baen · First published 1999 · 416 pages