Captain Vorpatril'S Alliance Limited Signed Edition (Vorkosigan Saga),Used

Product Description LIMITED SIGNED EDITION A new installment in the New York Times bestselling, awardwinning Vorkosigan science fiction adventure series.Book Fourteen in the bestselling Vorkosigan series.GOOD INTENTIONS, BAD INTELCaptain Ivan Vorpatril sometimes thinks that if not for his family, he might have no troubles at all. But he has the dubious fortune of the hyperactive Miles Vorkosigan as a cousin, which has toooften led to his getting dragged into one of Miles schemes, with risk to life and limband military careerthat Ivan doesnt consider entirely fair. Although much practice has made Ivan more adept at fending off his mothers lessthansubtle reminders that he should be getting married and continuing the Vorpatril lineage.Fortunately, his current duty is on the planet Komarr as staff officer to Admiral Desplains, far from both his cousin and his mother back on their homeworld of Barrayar. Its an easy assignment and nobody is shooting at him. What could go wrong?Plenty, it turns out, when Byerly Vorrutyer, an undercover agent for Imperial Security, shows up on his doorstep and asks him to make the acquaintance of a young woman, recently arrived on Komarr, who seems to be in danger. That Byerly is characteristically vague about the nature of the danger, not to mention the ladys name, should have been Ivans first clue, but Ivan is no more able to turn aside from aiding a damsel in distress than he could resist trying to rescue a kitten from a tree.It is but a short step down the road of good intentions to the tangle of Ivans life, in trouble with the Komarran authorities, with his superiors, and with the lethal figures hunting the mysterious but lovely Tej and her exotic blue companion Risha tangle to test the lengths to which Ivan will go as an inspired protector.But though his predicament is complicated, at least Ivan doesnt have to worry about hassle from family. Or so he believes . . .About Lois McMaster Bujolds Vorkosigan Saga: Fans have been clamoring for Hugo winner Bujold to pen a new Vorkosigan Saga novel. . . her deft and absorbing writing easily corrals the complex plot.Publishers Weeklyon Cryoburn Bujold mixes quirky humor with action [and] superb character development[E]normously satisfying.Publishers Weekly.One of sfs outstanding talents . . . an outstanding series.Booklist. . . an intelligent, wellcrafted and thoroughly satisfying blend of adventure, sociopolitical commentary, scientific experiments, and occasional perils . . . with that extra spicing of romance. . . .LocusAbout Vorkosigan series entry Diplomatic Immunity:Bujold is adept at worldbuilding and provides a witty, charactercentered plot, full of exquisite grace notes. . . fans will be thoroughly gripped and likely to finish the book in a single sitting.Publishers Weekly About the Author A science fiction legend, Lois McMaster Bujold has won six Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Her Miles Vorkosigan saga is a hugely popular science fiction mainstay with multiple New York Times bestsellers including previous entries, Cryoburn and Diplomatic Immunity. The mother of two, Ms. Bujold lives in Minneapolis.