1635
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Ratings2
Average rating4.5
Held hostage by a papal usurper, 1635 uptimer Frank Stone and his pregnant downtime wife, Giovanna, become targets in a rescue effort by Harry Lefferts and his infamous Wrecking Crew at the same time the true pope is targeted for assassination.
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[b:1635: Papal Stakes 13547089 1635 Papal Stakes Eric Flint https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348473184s/13547089.jpg 19112223] is one of the many novels in the Assiti Shards (1632 Universe) series. This story follows directly after the events of [b:1635: Cannon Law 35481 1635 Cannon Law (Assiti Shards, #7) Eric Flint https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406525686s/35481.jpg 35415].As is typical of books in this series, there are multiple antagonists. It also features lots of action, dastardly deeds, political intrigue, and more than one do-or-die situations. This one differs in that it includes a theological debate sponsored by Pope Urban VII. That debate is integral to this book's story and I think it is also setting up the basis for plots in future books. What's a Pope-on-the-run to do?Those who have read earlier books will be happy to learn that Harry Lefferts and his Wrecking Crew have another rescue to pull off. But this time things don't go all their way. The life of a hero can be hard.Well written and suspenseful historical drama – recommended for fans of the series.
