A review by jameseckman
1636: Mission to the Mughals by Griffin Barber, Eric Flint

3.0

This is the start of a new story arc, so if you've read anything in the series you can read this one without being confused. The only bits I've read or seen about the Muhgals in India is their art so I can't vouch for the history bits, but the research for this series is pretty good. There's a fair amount of court intrigue, it's a dynasty a Borgia would love, even Lucretia, there's a few major women characters at court. There is some action as well and less technobabble than usual. Ends on a minor cliffhanger so you may want to wait for the sequel. I'm not sure how this collaboration worked but Griffin Barber gets some kudos for at least part of a first novel.