Miles Vorkosigan, the son of a high-ranking dignitary at the court of the emperor of the planet Barrayar, is one of the most famous heroes of American fiction of the 80s and 90s. His adventures are read by millions of readers around the world. After a brilliantly executed operation on Dagul IV, Miles Vorkosigan, aka Admiral Naismith, sets off with a fleet of Dendarii mercenaries to Earth, where, escaping from the vengeful Cetagandans, he simultaneously uncovers another conspiracy against Emperor Barrayaar.