The Mountains of Mourning is a science fiction novella by American author Lois McMaster Bujold.
[1][2] It is part of her Vorkosigan Saga, chronologically taking place between the novels The Warrior's Apprentice and The Vor Game.
It was later collected in the omnibus editions Vorkosigan's Game; Young Miles; and Borders of Infinity.
A woman from an isolated rural village demands justice for the murder of her baby, who was born with a cleft lip and palate, but was otherwise healthy.
Miles' father sends him to investigate as his Voice (representative with full powers) to gain experience.