Tales from the Academy

The Barrayaran military has been a 'males-only' bastion for centuries. When young Anny Payne decides she wants in is her case hopeless? Not if Countess Cordelia has anything to say about it! But getting into the Imperial Service Academy turns out to be the easy part. Anny faces prejudice, dirty tricks, and outright hatred. She makes a lot of enemies, but she makes some friends, too. Jer Naddel from Komarr and Alby Vorsworth, the reluctant son of a famous general, give her the support she needs to survive. Along with some unexpected allies the comrades triumph over the challenges and dangers they face. A novel of friendship, courage, and duty.