The Flowers of Vashnoi (Vorkosigan Saga)
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4.2 • 19 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Still new to her duties as Lady Vorkosigan, Ekaterin is working together with expatriate scientist Enrique Borgos on a radical scheme to recover the lands of the Vashnoi exclusion zone, lingering radioactive legacy of the Cetagandan invasion of the planet Barrayar. When Enrique’s experimental bioengineered creatures go missing, the pair discover that the zone still conceals deadly old secrets.
This novella falls after Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance in the Vorkosigan series timeline, but may be read entirely independently. The Vorkosigan saga was the recipient of the first Hugo Award for best science fiction series in 2017.
“Bujold couldn't characterize badly if threatened with a firing squad.”
- Booklist
“Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.”
- SF Site
“Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics.”
- Library Journal
“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
Bujold's "work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF."
- Publishers Weekly
“Superb far-future saga.”
- Publishers Weekly, on the 'Vorkosigan' series
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 over twenty languages. Her fantasy from Eos includes the award-winning Chalion series and the Sharing Knife series.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bujold (The Prisoner of Limnos) expands her Hugo-winning Vorkosigan series with this enjoyable standalone novella, which begins with Lady Ekaterin Vorkosigan's bioengineered radiation remediation bugs and ends with an unlikely rescue. Eighty years ago, the Cetagandans leveled the city of Vorkosigan Vashnoi with atomic bombs, rendering the entire area radioactive. Ekaterin and her scientist partner, Enrique Borgos, travel to a test plot in the region to check on the success of their insect-driven radiation abatement project, only to discover that over half of their creations have been stolen. Scanning from the air locates a homestead housing four individuals. All that is left is for Ekaterin to figure out how they have come to live in this irradiated place and persuade Ma Roga and her three suspicious children to leave Vashnoi for the medical treatments and opportunities of the outside world. Ekaterin proves to be as formidable, whip-smart, and compassionate as her husband, series protagonist Miles Vorkosigan. This savory vignette could serve as an introduction to the larger series and will be welcomed by Bujold's many fans.
Customer Reviews
Excellent addition to the Vorkosigan Saga
I couldn’t wait for this to come out and it doesn’t disappoint in any way. It’s wonderful to read about old favourites and get a further glimpse into their lives.
It’s truly like a child waking up on Winterfair Morning to find that Father Frost has been.
Thankyou for the delightful gift, Ms Bujold.