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A gothic-tinged tale that pits the three genius Abernathy siblings against their greatest threat yet. 1863. Six years have passed at Ravenfeld Hall. The Abernathy siblings' fortunes continue to improve as George and Douglas's android-building business thrives. But change looms on the horizon. Douglas's engagement to the sweet, charming Clara Marsden threatens to take him from his family, while sister Molly contemplates whether a future with the man she loves means sacrificing her independence and academic pursuits.Then the family face more pressing concerns...One night, George's latest invention escapes the Hall. Four months later, a charismatic inventor by the name of Gearhart appears in London, with an intellect to rival that of the Abernathys'. George senses there's something sinister about the mysterious Mr Gearhart, who's planning to unveil an invention that could change the world. But does he have far grander ambitions? And can George uncover the truth about him in time?

A new adventure for the brilliant Abernathy siblings - set against the backdrop of a bloody conflict in India.For George and Douglas Abernathy, life is on the up. Their new android-building business is thriving and they are set to move from their clockmaker's shop in Soho to a spectacular country mansion. Then, the bombastic General Brassington forces the brothers to create a mechanical soldier to help quell the Indian Mutiny. The resulting steam-powered, clockwork soldier is promptly shipped to India. The soldier's mission is clear, he must subdue the rebellious sepoys and uphold the British Empire's interests. But after becoming embroiled in the struggle, he's no longer certain who the true enemy is. When the soldier uncovers a plot that could turn the tide of the conflict and alter the nature of warfare, he must decide where his loyalty lies.

An enchanting steampunk-tinged tale of three brilliant siblings and a musical automaton who take Victorian London by storm.London, 1857. Brothers George and Douglas Abernathy are clockmakers who are barely scraping a living in their family's shop. They are also brilliant inventors with a sideline building custom-built androids and other technology ahead of its time. Their sixteen-year-old sister, Molly, is also a genius, specialising in transformative plant biology, but earns her keep by sewing. The Abernathys' fortunes improve dramatically when the brothers invent a clockwork automaton composer named Maestro, whose musical artistry enthrals London. But there are those who believe Maestro is a fake, and others who think him a monstrosity. As Maestro tries to make sense of the world of London's high-society which he is thrown into, he incites the interest of sinister figures who would go to any lengths to discover what makes him tick.