Abernathy

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 16-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 takes London by storm. 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.

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 clockmak

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 spin-off novella from the Abernathy series set between the first and second books. Paris, Venice & Athens, 1857 After causing quite a stir in London, 'The Mechanical Maestro' accompanies his master, Lord Leyton on his travels abroad. Maestro is eager