Captain Vorpatril's Alliance

About “Captain Vorpatril's Alliance”

Captain Ivan Vorpatril is content with his quiet life as a staff officer to a Barrayaran admiral. He is the cousin of Imperial troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan and not far down the hereditary list for the emperorship. New heirs have shifted the focus away from him, allowing him to live on Komarr without the burden of court politics. When an old friend from Barrayaran intelligence asks him to protect an attractive young woman named Tej Arqua, Ivan's chivalrous nature takes over. Tej and her half-sister Rish are fleeing the violent overthrow of their clan on Jackson's Whole. Tej may hold a hidden secret that could affect a respected Barrayaran family. Ivan, despite his humorous and self-effacing demeanor, proves to be a determined and resourceful protector willing to face danger to keep Tej safe. This 2012 novel by Lois McMaster Bujold is part of the Vorkosigan series.