The Mountains of Mourning1989

Miles Vorkosigan is sent to a small mountain village to investigate the murder of an infant, killed because she had a physical defect. Miles must deal with deep-seated prejudice against “mutants” and uncover the real killer in this novella that won both the Hugo Award and Nebula Award. ("The Mountains of Mourning" takes place three years after THE WARRIOR'S APPRENTICE in the Vorkosigan series) “Bujold continues to prove what marvels genius can create out of basic space operatics”  - Library Journal “Bujold is not just a master of plot, she is a master of emotion.”  - SF Site  “Bujold is one of the best writers of SF adventure to come along in years”  - Locus Magazine “A superb craftsman and stylist, Ms. Bujold is well on her way to becoming one of the great voices of speculative fiction.”   - Rave Reviews “Bujold has a gift, nearly unique in science fiction, for the comedy of manners.”   - Chicago Sun Times “superb far-future saga”  - Publishers Weekly on the 'Vorkosigan' series