The latest installment in the adventures of Miles Vorkosigan. Miles and Cousin Ivan travel to Cetaganda to play the part of sprigs of nobility doing their diplomatic duty. But when the Empress of Cetaganda dies naturally, and her lifelong attendant dies unnaturally, Miles and Ivan finds themselves in the thick of it. •1996 Hardcover •Good Condition- This book shows some wear around the edges of the dust jacket. There are no markings inside or outside the book. There is a rip in the back of the dust jacket. The binding is tight with no loose pages. See photos. •Ships media mail. Ready to ship in 2-3 business days. #fiction#scifi#hardcover#spaceopera#fantasy#mystery#adventure#space#sciencefiction#militaryfiction