The Trade of Queens

In the gripping sixth volume of Charles Stross's Merchant Princes series, a dissident faction within the Clan has executed a devastating plot by detonating nuclear devices in Washington, DC, resulting in the death of the President. As they aim to eliminate the Clan and capture Miriam to ensure the survival of their lineage, a shocking truth emerges: elements within the US government are orchestrating a political coup following the chaos. With nowhere to turn, Miriam and her allies find a potential refuge in the revolutionary alternate world of New Britain, which is grappling with its own nuclear crisis. This thrilling installment pushes the boundaries of speculative fiction, inviting listeners into a tense and unpredictable narrative.