1636: The Viennese Waltz

In "The Barbie Consortium," the 18th book of the New York Times best-selling Ring of Fire series, the citizens of Grantville, West Virginia, continue to navigate the complexities of 17th century Europe after being transported back to 1631 during the Thirty Years' War. As aristocratic forces vie to maintain their power, a group of now-adult girls known as the Barbie Consortium, who transitioned from playing with dolls to forming a successful investment group, set their sights on Vienna. With their ambitious plans, the girls unwittingly stir the pot among the nobility and common folk alike, promising unexpected developments in the turbulent socio-political landscape.