Ivan gets his own book, his own lady, and his own life but not before dealing with a number of complications that are "not his fault" as he is frequently moved to tell us. Full review to come nearer the publication date in November.My second reading let me savor the prose, laugh out loud, and highlight 97 passages. I can't wait to read this one again and provide a fuller review. Bujold is one of those authors that I can re-read with pleasure and always find something new to savor.