Komarr

A planet's future hangs in the balance after a vital terraforming tool is destroyed. Imperial auditor Lord Miles Vorkosigan is sent to investigate and must navigate a precarious political situation. With lies and treachery around every corner, Miles races against time to stop a plot that could leave him exiled forever. Unexpected allies may provide hope, but the stakes are high and the danger is real in this gripping sci-fi novel.