1636: The Viennese Waltz

By: Eric Flint, Gorg Huff, Paula Goodlett

Narrated by: George Guidall

Book 18 in the multiple New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series, and the team behind national best-seller 1635: The Kremlin Games.

After carving a free state for itself in war-torn 17th century Europe, citizens of the modern town of Grantville, West Virginia, contend with aristocratic forces determined to keep their grip on power whatever it takes.

When Grantville, West Virginia, was transported back to the year 1631 - in the middle of the Thirty Years' War, no less - many things happened. Many opportunities arose. It's said that a rising tide lifts all boats. Perhaps not quite as high as the Barbie Consortium rose, however .A cabal of 10- to 12-year-old girls? They aren't 12 anymore. And they gave up playing with dolls some years ago, when they sold them all and started an investment consortium. A consortium that did quite well.

The Barbie Consortium hits Vienna. In several different ways. The princes and princesses, dukes and duchesses, the common men and women on the street have no idea what's about to happen. Neither do the girls, but they're determined it'll happen their way.

©2014 Eric Flint, Paula Goodlet & Gorg Huff (P)2014 Recorded Books

Again, you want more of the never ending story

Good characters by both author and narrator. Trials and tribulations, misdirection, wry humor ("von Uptime") and a happy ending, that you know is only a pause in the grand March of the new history.

It is a dance.

The intricate interplay of politics, plots, economics, and relationships all dance around each other to move the story forward. Loved it like all the titles. George is the boss of all voice actors and narrators.

good book terrible place for new readers

the book was good but is confusing if you have not read all of the short stories in this series

Great addition to the 163xverse!

This book helps set up the next major struggle on the horizon, the Ottoman Empire. Will be great to see Europe rise up and defend them themselves against the onslaught.

Great addition to the series.

I was skeptical about the storyline. But as an overall addition to the series, it was highly enjoyable. I liked it more than I thought I would. I recommend it.