Dr. Ethan Urquhart, chief biologist from the all-male world of Athos, must travel to other planets in search of new genetic material, as their current supply of ovarian tissue is no longer viable.
Ethan encounters what to him is practically an alien species -- women! -- and also finds himself hunted by Cetagandan ghem lords and helped out by Miles' Dendarii officer Elli Quinn.

"The plot-driven story moves swiftly and will engage sf fans of all sub-genres... 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."
- Chicago Sun Times

"Superb far-future saga."
- Publishers Weekly on the 'Vorkosigan' series

about the author:
Lois McMaster Bujold was born in 1949, the daughter of an engineering professor at Ohio State University, from whom she picked up her early interest in science fiction. She now lives in Minneapolis, and has two grown children. She began writing with the aim of professional publication in 1982. She wrote three novels in three years; in October of 1985, all three sold to Baen Books, launching her career. Bujold went on to write many other books for Baen, mostly featuring her popular character Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, his family, friends, and enemies. Her books have been translated into twenty-one languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series.

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