The Confusion: Book 2 of the Baroque Cycle by Neal Stephenson
This is a re-read.
I have to say, the second time through was even better. I think it owes to the fact that I could read it in longer bursts over a relatively short amount of time.
On to System of the World, and then Stephenson”s new book should be out, which will have nothing to do with these, but it still seems a good way to bide my time while waiting.