Duration
11h 41m
Year
2010
Language
English

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Political intrigue, culture clash, and romance make a stirring mix in this award-winning follow-up novel to the acclaimed Shards of Honor. In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marry the leader of the defeated enemy, Aral Vorkosigan. On his home planet of Barrayar, two rival factions are eyeing the recently vacated throne, and Aral, recently appointed Regent of Barrayar by the Emperor on his deathbed, must stand between them. Lord and Lady Vorkosigan, Aral and Cordelia struggle to establish stability in a fragile government thrown into confusion by the transition of power and the threat of civil war. When a palace coup endangers the government, their lives, and her unborn son, Cordelia takes action to secure the safety of her new family and new home.

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"[A] superb and satisfying modern space opera...a seminal volume in one of SFs most popular series."
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"Author Bujold once again demonstrates her writing prowess in the science fiction genre with a tale of civil war in a distant world. The story has multiple layers and offers plenty of outspoken opinions about the current state of our own planet. Narrator Grover Gardner offers a hearty reading that leaves listeners feeling satisfied but never stuffed. Gardnerknows just how far to go while navigatin
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"Gardner uses changes in tone, pitch and delivery to clearly separate all speakers; but where he really excels is in bringing to the fore the emotional subtleties of dialogue…The result is a very satisfying narration of a terrific tale."
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