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Book SynopsisWhen 13-year-old Lily's inventor father vanishes after a Zeppelin crash, Lily's determined to hunt down the truth behind his disappearance, helped by Robert, the local clockmaker's son, and her wily mechanical fox Malkin. But shadowy figures are closing in and treachery lurks among the smoky spires of London - along with a life-changing secret.
Trade ReviewBunzl's impressive debut novel... draws readers into an atmospheric steam-punk plot which has all the ingredients of a real page-turner. Sinister characters and high tension ensure that children will devour this. * The Bookseller *
A classic adventure in every way I love – machines, Victoriana and high, pulse-pounding thrills. It’s got real heart too. * Rob Lloyd Jones, author of Wild Boy *
A delightfully badly behaved heroine, enthralling mechanicals and a stormer of a plot. * Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher *
A gem of a book. * Katherine Woodfine, author of The Clockwork Sparrow *
A glittering clockwork treasure. * Piers Torday *