The characters are well developed and likable. The storyline is well written, flows nicely, and has a good combination of intrigue, action, adventure, and a bit of romance - Heather I love the adventure and action in this story it made for such a fun read - Sandy Romance check suspense check steampunk check heat level check. Yup this book just checked all my favorite things in books. - Suzanne. In this 1880s world of steampunk and gears, Henry David works as a tailor and an inventor, though most of his inventions are disasters. Sophie Thomas is a brilliant spy, without Henry's knowledge, she uses him to root out enemy agents. He senses she has feelings for him, but it is hard to know if her love is genuine or she is merely playing an elaborate game. He inadvertently creates a duplicate of her, this has an adverse effect on their friendship. Will she ever forgive him for his bumbling? She doesn't seem to be the long-suffering inventor's wife he had hoped for. She, on the other hand, feels he thinks too much of their relationship. When enemy agents kidnap her, it is Henry who holds the key to her fate. In the end, Henry must choose between rescuing Sophie or destroying the enemy's super weapon, thus ending the war.
