Captain Vorpatril's Alliance

In Captain Vorpatril's Alliance, Captain Ivan Vorpatril risks his comfortable life to protect a young woman fleeing danger and adventure. With the help of his cunning and chivalrous nature, Ivan outwits formidable adversaries to keep her safe, sacrificing his own fate as a scion of Barrayar in the process. Full of humor, heart, and cunning, this book is a thrilling sci-fi adventure.