Eric Flint's 1632 & Beyond Issue #16

"The House of Verbannen" By Marc Tyrrell - The stalwart men of the Verbannen family, fiercely loyal patriots of Flanders, are called upon to discover the identities of those who would cheat the army by delivering substandard supplies, putting soldiers lives in danger, and help put a top to those nefarious schemes. Add the beautiful and courageous Désirée to this twisting tale for a thrilling turn of events! "Something New" By Bethanne Kim - Young Johan, in the process of becoming a master baker, is hounded by his well meaning, but rather pushy family to choose a wife. The thing is the only girl around who can keep his attention is up-timer Krystal, who tends to make him blush uncontrollably. Can Johan put aside cultural differences and his own shyness to find love? Fortunately, delicious baked goods can help overcome any impasse! "Antwerp Antics" By John Deakins - Celebrated portrait artist Anthony Van Dyck is enjoying a new lease on life having successfully avoided an unfortunate early demise thanks to Grantville's fortuitous arrival. He has now left that other life in England behind, returning home to Antwerp. Unfortunately, some unfinished business of the romantic kind has followed him home to disturb his peace of mind! Worse yet, the trouble doubles! "A Shocking Development" By Jack Carroll - A dedicated group of up-timers with a technical bent, some of whom who once considered themselves just hobbyists, are now tasked with the greatest challenge of their lives- reinventing lifesaving medical tools of the up-time world with just the scant resources Grantville brought along and a lot of determination. Will their courage and compassion overcome the technical obstacles as they do the best they can with what they have? "Wild Flowers And Nailed Hearts" By Natalie Silk - Young Anya wants to follow her dream of becoming a nurse in Grantville, but her loving and smothering aunt and uncle forbid her, pushing a variety of suitors at her instead. Wretched fortune and broken hearts follow, will Anya ever be able to find the man who will help her achieve her dream?