Komarr

On the planet Komarr, a critical terraforming component is shattered, prompting the emperor to send Lord Miles Vorkosigan as an imperial auditor to investigate. As he navigates a tense environment fraught with betrayal and hostility from the local populace, Miles must uncover a complex plot that threatens to have lasting political consequences. With danger lurking at every turn, his only hope for resolution hinges on forming an unexpected alliance with someone equally scarred by history.