Miles Vorkosigan inherits thousands of kilometers of radiation-poisoned land from his grandfather. What do you want to do with this burden? In the new story about the Vorkosigan family, Katriona once again shows her characteristic tenacity and perseverance, defending her ideals and the honor of the family! The rest of the works in the collection, not related to the Barrayaran cycle, will reveal to the reader a completely new Lois Bujold, masterfully speaking various literary genres and forms.