1636: The Cardinal Virtues

Book in the multiple New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series After carving a free state for itself in war-torn th century Europe citizens of the modern town of Grantville West Virginia must contend with Frances infamous Cardinal Richilieu who isnbspdetermined to keep his grip on power no matter what history saysFrance It has been twenty years since King Louis took Aa Maria Mauricia daughter of Spains King Philip III as his wife and their union has not yet produced an heir Under the guidance of his chief minister Cardinal Richelieu a plan is developed to remedy that situation Once she is with child Queen Anne goes into seclusion to guard her health and protect her from those who would prefer that the child is never bornFrances foreign enemies as well as schemers such as Monsieur Gaston dOrleans the Kings younger brother and heir When the Crowns opponents make their move factions inside and outside France must choose sides and help determine the future and fate of the KingdomAbout The Devils OperaAnother engaging alternate history from a master of the genreBooklist an old-style police-procedural mystery set in th century Germany the threads spin together to weave an addictively entertaining story a strong addition to a fun series Daily News of Galveston CountyAbout Eric Flints Ring of Fire seriesThis alternate history series is a landmarkBooklistEric Flints universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historiansBooklistreads like a technothriller set in the age of the MedicisPublishers Weekly.