Miles Vorkosigan, now an Imperial Auditor, was sent to the planet Komarr, in whose orbit, under very mysterious circumstances, a solar reflector exploded, providing light to this shadowy world. Routine investigation? Or a deadly fight against a group of brutal conspirators? Perhaps the fate of not only Komarra, but also the entire Barrayaran Empire depends on the courage and composure of Lord Auditor... The ninth novel about Miles Vorkosigan from the extensive “Barrayaran Cycle”, as well as the story and essays related to this cycle.