Previous / Next Game, Set and Match Written by Kim Mackey London When George Goring entered the study, his father-in-law was seated behind his desk and focused on the paperwork in front of him. George waited a few seconds and then cleared his throat. Richard Boyle, Earl of Corke, and now the King’s chief Minister […]

Previous / Next A Matter of Unehrlichkeit Written by Kim Mackey The breeze along the Rhine was beginning to freshen again when Philipp Hainhofer glanced once more towards the gates of Cologne. Where are you Georg? It’s been over an hour! His youngest daughter, Sophie, noticed his look. “He’s probably in a beer tavern somewhere with […]

Previous / Next Land of Ice and Sun Written by Kim Mackey The match was tied at four games apiece when I looked up and saw the priest talking to Esteban’s navigator, Luke Foxe. He was a strange looking fellow. Oh, he wore the clothing of a priest, but his face was too dark and […]

Previous / Next Note: The Essen Chronicles series consists of several parts, Crucibellus (Grantville Gazette #7), Louis de Geer (Grantville Gazette #8) and Trip to Paris (Grantville Gazette #9) The Essen Chronicles, Part 3: Trip to Paris by Kim MackeyChapter One October 1632 was an eventful month for Josh and Colette Modi. Their first wedding anniversary prompted Colette […]

Previous / Next Little Jammer Boys by Kim Mackey The terrified servant handed the message to Johnny von Sachsen as he and his younger brother, Augi, entered the elector’s palace in Dresden. It was terse and to the point. Come to my bedchambers. Now. In their father’s handwriting. John George I, Elector of Saxony, was […]

Previous / Next Note: The Essen Chronicles series consists of several parts, Crucibellus (Grantville Gazette #7), Louis de Geer (Grantville Gazette #8) and Trip to Paris (Grantville Gazette #9) The Essen Steel Chronicles, Part 2Louis de Geer by Kim MackeyJuly, 1631 Louis de Geer refolded the letters from his niece in Grantville. Interesting information, he thought. But he […]

Previous / Next Note: The Essen Chronicles series consists of several parts, Crucibellus (Grantville Gazette #7), Louis de Geer (Grantville Gazette #8) and Trip to Paris (Grantville Gazette #9) Essen Steel, Part 1: Crucibellus By Kim Mackey Chapter One By early morning they had passed beyond the siege lines and lay hidden in a copse of woods four […]

Previous / Next Ounces Of Prevention By Kim Mackey When Pieter Paul Rubens entered the Brussels’ home of fellow diplomat Alessandro Scaglia he was surprised to find his friend and patron, Nicolaas Rockox of Antwerp, deep in conversation with the abate. “Nicolaas,” said Rubens, clasping his friend’s arm as Rockox and Scaglia rose to greet him, […]