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Barrayar

A Vorkosigan Adventure

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Barrayar

Written by: Lois McMaster Bujold
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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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.

©1991 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Science Fiction
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1992 Hugo Award, Best Novel
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Bujold writes a series the way it should be, with compelling stories that can stand on their own. Good fun and good action.

Great story, great series

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wonderfully written. I love all the little touches. Great world building. Excited for the next one.

love this author.

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I love this series and Grover Gardner does a superb job narrating the book. I highly recommend all the Vorkosigan books.

Great series and narrator!

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