Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond #5

From the moment Velma Hardesty stepped into the pages of Grantville Gazette 4, she shattered expectations. But there was one person who saw her as more than just a tough exterior. Virginia DeMarce's "A Rose By Any Other Song" delves into Velma's story from his point of view.

As the town of Grantville continues to grapple with the aftermath of the Ring of Fire, Natalie Silk's "Down This Path" follows Rahel as she navigates a life-altering childbirth. But what happens next will take her down an unexpected path.

Meanwhile, in "Mail From Up-Time," George Grant explores the consequences of set-aside and forgotten mail finally reaching its intended recipients in Grantville. In the flash fiction piece "The Small Crisis," he offers a glimpse into a potential future of the town.

But as the universe expands endlessly, there are always details that slip through the cracks. In "Making Hay While the Sun Shines," Marc Tyrrell fills in some crucial gaps in early military intelligence.

Selected for the Tangent Online 2024 Recommended Reading List, Bob Finegold's "Among the Faithful" is a true gem that captures the struggle of one town as they grapple with the seismic changes of freedom of religion and tolerance after Krystalnacht.

But it's not all fiction in this issue. In a fascinating nonfiction piece, Iver P. Cooper delves into the world of beekeeping and its possibilities in the 1632 universe.

If you enjoy immersive historical fiction with a touch of the unexpected, you won't want to miss this issue of Grantville Gazette. Buy now and discover the hidden stories of Grantville.