Diplomatic Immunity

by Lois McMaster Bujold

This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2002 by Lois McMaster Bujold

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form.

A Baen Books Original

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ISBN: 0-7434-3533-8

Cover art by Stephen Hickman

First printing, May 2002

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bujold, Lois McMaster.

Diplomatic immunity / by Lois McMaster Bujold.
p. cm.
"A Baen Books original"—T.p. verso.
ISBN 0-7434-3533-8
1. Vorkosigan, Miles (Fictitious character)—Fiction. I. Title

PS3552.U397 D57 2002
813'.54—dc21 2001058998

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BAEN BOOKS by LOIS McMASTER BUJOLD

The Vorkosigan Saga:

The Warrior's Apprentice
The Vor Game
Cetaganda
Borders of Infinity
Brothers in Arms
Mirror Dance
Memory
Komarr
A Civil Campaign
Diplomatic Immunity
Ethan of Athos
Falling Free

The Spirit Ring

Omnibus Editions:

Cordelia's Honor
Young Miles
Miles, Mystery & Mayhem
Miles Errant (forthcoming)