Diplomatic Immunity

On his long-delayed honeymoon, Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan's romantic interlude with his wife, Ekaterin, is abruptly cut short by an urgent summons from Emperor Gregor. Diverted to the space-station Graf Station, Miles is tasked with untangling a dangerous diplomatic incident: a brutal massacre involving Cetagandan Ghem-lords and Barrayaran Dendarii mercenaries, the very force Miles once commanded. As an Imperial Auditor, Miles holds exceptional authority, but his investigation quickly reveals layers of deception, alien technology, and interstellar political machinations that threaten to ignite a full-blown war between empires. Miles must employ all his cunning, unconventional methods, and even his notorious reputation to expose the truth, protect his former comrades, and prevent cosmic conflict, all while balancing his duties with his desire to return to his interrupted personal life. The station's claustrophobic environment and the stakes involved make this one of Miles's most intricate and personal challenges yet.