A gripping new series combines Steampunk spying and a fantastic VictorianLondon. The mysterious Mr. Socrates rescues Modo a child in a traveling freakshow. Modo... » 

A gripping new series combines Steampunk spying and a fantastic VictorianLondon. The mysterious Mr. Socrates rescues Modo a child in a traveling freakshow. Modo is a hunchback with an amazing ability to transform his appearanceand Mr. Socrates raises him in isolation as an agent for the PermanentAssociation a spy agency behind Brittanias efforts to rule the empire. At 14Modo is left on the streets of London to fend for himself. When he encountersOctavia Milkweed another Association agent the two uncover a plot by theClockword Guild behind the murders of important men. Furthermore a madscientist is turning orphan children into automatons to further the goals ofthe Guild. Modo and Octavia journey deep into the tunnels under London anddiscover a terrifying plot against the British government. Its up to them tosave their country. From the Hardcover edition. «