The Clockwork Dynasty

Tucked away in the rugged landscape of eastern Oregon, June Stefanov, a budding scientist, discovers a remarkable artifact - a 300-year-old mechanical doll that confirms her years of research. According to her, this doll serves as evidence of a hidden population of ancient automatons, still living among us today. Ingeniously crafted into the intricate doll is a message, intended for the court of Peter the Great, czar of Russia. In 1725, the czar summons two human-like automatons named Peter and Elena, disguised as him and his wife, to serve in his court. As they struggle to fit in and survive amidst those who seek their destruction, Peter and Elena's journey takes them across Russia, Europe, and through the ages to modern day. Daniel H. Wilson's latest novel deftly weaves together past and present, delving into the existence of a clandestine race living among us. As June delves deeper into the world of the automatons, she becomes