“Miss Cecily," she gasped, and then her eyes went to Will. She clapped a hand over her mouth, turned, and bolted back into the house. "Oh, dear," said Tessa. "I have that effect on women," Will said. " I probably should have warned you before you agreed to marry me." "I can still change my mind," Tessa said sweetly. "Don't you dare-," he began with a breathless half laugh.”
In this steampunk fantasy, the protagonist embarks on a perilous journey to prevent a looming catastrophe that threatens her kingdom. The story is filled with intricate clockwork mechanisms, political intrigue, and a quest for personal redemption. more
Cassandra Clare is a renowned American author, best known for her young adult fantasy novel series, 'The Mortal Instruments'. Her works blend elements of magic, romance, and adventure, captivating young readers worldwide. more
“Slowly but surly I want to strip her of every kind of happiness as to make a saint of her.”
“In Rockford I decided that I had seen enough of the world.”
“Amazing how hope lives. Without air or water, with hardly anything at all to nurture it.”
“Knowledge isn't always good for you.”