The Clockwork Throne

In an empire ruled by gears, steam, and secrets, power is no longer inherited.It's built.Ever since the Great Mechanization, the city of New Londria has thrived under the reign of the Flesh-and-Brass Monarchs - sovereigns whose hearts beat with human blood and mechanical precision. But when whispers spread of a new heir forged entirely of steel, the fragile peace between the nobility and the underground inventors' guilds threatens to shatter.For Felix Hargrove, a disgraced engineer exiled for treasonous designs, the rumors are more than dangerous - they're personal. Because the prototype for the Clockwork Throne bears the unmistakable marks of his forbidden work.Drawn back into a web of court politics, masked societies, and deadly airship duels, Felix must decide whether to expose the truth and risk war, or help crown a ruler who could change humanity forever - for better, or much, much worse.As gears turn and loyalties grind down to dust, Felix learns that in New Londria, the true battle isn't fought with armies.It's fought in the shadows - with ideas, inventions, and betrayals.Atmospheric, thrilling, and brimming with brass and intrigue, The Clockwork Throne is a standalone alternate history fantasy perfect for fans of Philip Reeve, Genevieve Cogman, and the daring adventures of steampunk rebellion.The future isn't written in blood anymore.It's etched in iron. Eleanor Flint crafts immersive worlds where clockwork meets courage and alchemy dances with rebellion. With a background in historical research and a lifelong passion for speculative fiction, Flint infuses her stories with richly layered characters, imaginative technology, and the quiet strength of unlikely heroes.Her debut novel, The Alchemist of Al-Qahirah, introduced readers to a steam-powered Cairo caught between empire and resistance, where an exiled alchemist races against time to clear his family's name and stop a reality-bending conspiracy. With lyrical prose and intricate worldbuilding, the novel drew praise for its blend of mysticism, steampunk, and political intrigue.Flint's follow-up, The Widow's Zeppelin, follows a grieving seamstress turned skyship captain as she inherits a sentient airship and uncovers a world-shaking conspiracy. Set among the floating cities of Atheria, it's a tale of aerial battles, arcane technology, and the transformation of grief into fierce purpose.When she's not writing, Eleanor can be found in dusty libraries, dreaming up alternate histories, or tinkering with antique typewriters. She writes for readers who believe the smallest spark can ignite a revolution-and that even the quietest protagonist can command the sky.