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Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #6

The Vor Game

Name: The Vor Game
Rating: 4.27 (27020 reviews)
Author: Lois McMaster Bujold

Lois McMaster Bujold January 1, 1990

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Hugo Award Winner! Miles Vorkosigan graduates from the Academy, joins a mutiny, is placed under house arrest, goes on a secret mission, reconnects with his loyal Dendarii Mercenaries, rescues his Emperor, and thwarts an interstellar war. Situation normal, if you’re Miles.

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