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Lady Theodora Ashcombe never intended to become London's most unconventional detective. But when a mysterious mechanical bird arrives with a coded message and her beloved clockmaker turns up dead, she discovers that some secrets are worth killing for. In this thrilling prequel novella, watch Theo take her first steps into a world of hidden messages, dangerous conspiracies, and deadly clockwork puzzles. With her faithful spaniel Pip and her sharp intellect as her only weapons, she must unravel a web of deceit that reaches into the highest levels of Victorian society. What readers are saying: "I devoured this in one sitting! Lady Theodora is exactly the kind of heroine I've been craving." "Atmospheric, witty, and brilliantly plotted. I'm already obsessed with this series!" "Finally, a Victorian mystery that treats its female protagonist with the intelligence and independence she deserves." Join thousands of readers who've fallen in love with: - Theo's razor-sharp wit and fearless pursuit of justice - Pip, the spaniel whose nose for danger rivals any Scotland Yard detective - Rich Victorian atmosphere that transports you to gaslit London - Intricate mysteries that will keep you guessing until the final page A refreshing take on historical fiction that celebrates female intelligence