The recently widowed Ekaterin Vorsoisson returns to Barrayar, following the events described in KOMARR, and finds herself under siege from several suitors, including Miles Vorkosigan. Miles’ initial attempts at courtship result in colossal disasters, affecting as well Miles’ brother Mark, who is forbidden from courting his own ladylove by the girl’s outraged parents. Some nasty political maneuverings by ambitious Vor aristocrats create new trials for Miles while he wages his campaign for Ekaterin’s heart. Intrigue, wit and high hilarity make this Hugo and Nebula finalist a must for readers of science fiction and romance alike.

on A CIVIL CAMPAIGN:

"All the virtues we have come to expect from Bujoid including more and more prose that sings."

- The Chicago Sun Times

on Lois McMaster Bujold:

“Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.”

- Library Journal

“Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.”

- SF Site

“Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years.”

- Locus Magazine

“A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.” 

- Rave Reviews

“Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.” 

- The Chicago Sun Times

“Superb far-future saga.”

- Publishers Weekly on the 'Vorkosigan' series

Bujold's "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF."

- Publishers Weekly