"In 19th century London, Jack Foster discovers a mysterious mechanical world he may never escape"-- Provided by publisher.

Prologue -- The sorcerer ever watchful -- Lies & spies -- Twelve of the clock -- Londinium, or the empire of clouds -- The lady's anger -- The windup girl -- Crystal & copper -- A simple request -- The man with half a face -- Possibilities -- A plan in motion -- And the gallows swung -- The lady's new son -- Dragon meets dirigible -- The other doorway -- The accident that wasn't -- The win & the loss -- The legend -- Lorcan, banished -- Beth, whole again -- The ticking clock -- From ashes & flame -- Lorcan's return -- The egg of fire -- The sorcerer's final words -- The Gearwing's gift and the flight of fire -- London.