D.A. by Connie Willis

Willis applies her screwball comedy sensibilities to a space academy setting in this delightful novella. Think Heinlein juveniles filtered through Willis's wit and social awareness. The protagonist's reluctant conscription into space service becomes the launching point for conspiracy and comedy. Second printing, unsigned, but still sealed in original shrinkwrap. Classic Willis charm in a compact, highly entertaining package that showcases her range beyond time travel tales.