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Start giftingCaptain Vorpatril’s Alliance
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Learn moreCaptain Ivan Vorpatril is happy with his relatively uneventful bachelor's life as a staff officer to a Barrayaran admiral.Cousin to imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan, Ivan is not far down the hereditary list for the emperorship.Thankfully, new heirs have directed that headache elsewhere, leaving Ivan to enjoy his life on Komarr, far from the byzantine court politics of his home system.But when an old friend in Barrayaran intelligence asks Ivan to protect an attractiveyoung woman who may be on the hit list of a criminal syndicate, his chivalrous nature takes over. It seems danger and adventure have once more found Captain Vorpatril.
Tej Arqua and her half-sister and servant Rish are fleeing the violent overthrow of their clan on free-for-all planet Jackson's Whole.Now it seems Tej may possess a secret of which even she may not be aware—a secret that could corrupt the heart of a highly regarded Barrayaran family and provide the final advantage for the thugs who seek to overthrow Tej's homeworld. But none of Tej's formidable adversaries have counted on Ivan Vorpatril.For behind Ivan's fa├ºade of wry and self-effacing humor lies a true and cunning protector who will never leave a distressed lady in the lurch—making the ultimate sacrifice to keep her from harm: the treasured and hard-won freedom from his own fate as a scion of Barrayar.
Lois McMaster Bujold is one of the most honored writers in the fields of science fiction and fantasy. In 2019 she was named a Damon Knight Grand Master by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, one of science fiction’s highest honors. She has won seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. In 2011 she was awarded the Skylark Award for her significant contribution to science fiction. Hugo awards for Best Series were received by the Vorkosigan Saga in 2017, and the World of the Five Gods in 2018.
Alexander Adams is an award-winning audiobook narrator. He is best known for his reading of the novelization of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. He has also narrated numerous books by Jonathan Kellerman and John Grisham.
Reviews
“Ivan Vorpatril has finally been given his chance to be a protagonist
in this fast-paced and funny romp of a novel. With a well-crafted plot and
engaging characters, this is a good book.”
“Grover Gardner gives a top-notch performance…Gardner showcases Bujold’s humor and creates charming, scared, or annoyed characters, by turn. He places slight tension in his voice for action sequences. This is a fun, complicated caper, performed in a seemingly effortless manner by a total pro.”
“This may be one of the most anticipated and long-awaited entries to
Bujold’s acclaimed Vorkosigan saga. For years fans have clamored for Ivan
Vorpatril’s story, and at last Bujold delivers something that will both thrill
the devoted audience and entrance new readers…Longtime readers will love seeing
a new side of Ivan as well as hearing his views on many of the series
characters. New readers can enjoy Ivan’s story on its own but will miss many of
the nuances that add depth and character; best to begin at the beginning.
Essential for all SF collections and a must-read for Bujold and Vorkosigan fans.”
“Grover Gardner does his usual fine job of bringing a Bujold story to life and seems to enjoy this more lighthearted adventure. While some characters are fully voiced, Gardner most often uses changes in tone, pitch, and style to differentiate speakers—keeping dialogue clear for the listener. Although this title integrates smoothly into the Vorkosigan Saga, Bujold always strives to write her books so that they are accessible to readers encountering her work for the first time, so this will appeal to long-time fans and newcomers in search of SF blended with romance and plenty of action.”
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