Marina

Marina asked Lois McMaster Bujold:

Hi, Lois. When did Cordelia’s mother and Aral first meet and did they get along? Did he finally visit Beta and did she visit them on Barrayar (as much as anyone had time for such trips)? Also, is there some sort of schedule for the re-release of the Vorkosigan books and do you know when the next one will be re-released and which one it will be? Thanks 😊

Lois McMaster Bujold It is more likely Elizabeth came to Barrayar than Aral went to Beta, although some diplomatic journey is possible toward the later, quieter part of his regency.

They would have got along all right eventually, though both would have been stiff at first, and a stiff Aral is a little hard for anyone not Cordelia or maybe Simon or Alys to read.

I haven't heard anything lately about the re-releases. You should likely ask over at Baen; they have a Facebook page and a website.

Ta, L.

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