The Hidden Family

In The Merchant Princes, a gripping new series by Charles Stross, the six powerful families of the Clan secretly govern the kingdom of Gruinmarkt amid tensions from a recently ended civil war. When tech journalist Miriam, now Countess Helge Thorold-Hyorth, uncovers her ties to these influential leaders, she is thrust into a world of intricate plots and dangerous alliances. Struggling to adapt her modern perspectives to an ancient society, she must forge her own power base, applying contemporary business strategies to a realm steeped in medieval traditions, with far-reaching implications for multiple timelines. This series promises a rich blend of humor and grand-scale science fiction.