A Civil Campaign
A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold, published by Baen Books in August 2000, is a science fiction novel that intertwines themes of love, politics, and bio-genetics within the vibrant setting of Vorbarr Sultana. The story follows Lord Miles Vorkosigan, who grapples with unrequited love for the widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson, while navigating the complexities of his new role as Imperial Auditor. As he faces challenges related to love and societal expectations, he devises a cunning plan to win her affection.
Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure as the narrative unfolds with various romantic entanglements and political intrigues. Lord Mark Vorkosigan also faces his own romantic hurdles, seeking solutions through a mix of science and creativity. This edition spans 544 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich exploration of relationships against a backdrop of space opera and adventure. The novel promises unexpected twists and a lively narrative style that reflects the author’s unique voice.
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ONE CUNNING PLAN TOO MANY. . .?
It’s spring in Vorbarr Sultana, and a youngperson’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love . . . money . . . bio-genetics. . . love . . . lack of money . . . incompatible planetary sexual mores . . .love . . . District succession scandals . . . the Emperor’s wedding . . . and,of course, love . . .
Lord Miles Vorkosigan,youngest Imperial Auditor to be appointed by the Emperor since the Time ofIsolation, has a problem all his new power can’t solve: unrequited love for thebeautiful Vor widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson. Ekaterin is violently allergic tomarriage as a result of her first exposure. But as Miles learned from his latecareer in galactic covert ops, if a frontal assault won’t do, go to subterfuge. He has a cunning plan . . .
Lord MarkVorkosigan has a problem: his love for the sunny Kareen, daughter of CommodoreKoudelka, has just become unrequited again. But if all his new money can’tsolve their dilemma, perhaps a judicious blending of science and entrepreneurialscheming might. He has a cunning plan . ..
“It’s another winner with all kinds ofunexpected adventures . . . Georgette Heyer has met her match for intrigue andSTYLE! A sprightly conducted romance with twists and turns that could onlyhappen in a Vorkosigan-inspired novel. . . . Boy, can she write!”
-Anne McCaffrey
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