Charming addition to the Vorkosigan series. Ivan Vorpatril finally gets hitched, essentially by accident to a refugee from Jackson's Hole. He manages to get in and out of trouble without the assistance of the usual suspect, Miles. It's a little different twist than all the novels where Miles is the hero. It is written from the viewpoint of two chronic underachievers, Ivan and Tej. They find themselves uniquely matched in their desire for a peaceful uneventful life. No universes are saved. Relationships between some long time supporting characters in the series are explored. History shows itself as still marking it's survivors and an old treasure is found and recovered under Vorbarr Sultanna.

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