The Flowers of Vashnoi

This novella is a casual afterthought to [b:A Civil Campaign 12779339 A Civil Campaign (Vorkosigan Saga, #12) Lois McMaster Bujold https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1446998868l/12779339.SY75.jpg 1093445], an episode in Ekaterin's life four years after her marriage. It adds a little something to the series, but isn't essential reading. She is the protagonist here, accompanied by Enrique Borgos and his bugs, with her husband relegated to the background.