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As the Thirty Years War continues to devastate seventeenth-century Europe, the power of the United States of Europe, under the leadership of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden flourishes, but a French spy and a vengeful assassin could destroy everything.
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1. The latest in a New York Times best-selling series.2. The Ring of Fire series is the most popular alternate history series going.3. Advertising in Locus, Kliatt, more4. Full-color series brochure5. Special kit mailing6. Co-op available7. Teaser in mass market of 1634: The Baltic War8. Special backlist discounts9. Large 1,100+ mailing of ARCs10. Trade advertising11. Library marketing The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the Confederated Principalities of Europe, an alliance between Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, the town lost in time, with librarians, firefighters, and garbage collectors trying to make do under unusual circumstances. And what better place for an undercover spy from France than working with the garbage collectors, examining 20th century machines that others throw out and copying the technology (though he wishes one device—the paper shredder—had been left behind in the future). There are more sinister agents at work, however. One of them, Ducos, almost succeeded in assassinating the Pope, but his plan was ruined by quick action by a few Americans. Now, the would-be assassin not only has a score to settle, but has also decided on two excellent targets: Grantville’s leader Mike Stearns and his wife Rebecca. . . .
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