The Emperor's Aeronaut

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1819 Europe, the story follows Celeste Blanchard, an aspiring airship inventor with a secret allegiance, and Loveday Penhale, a young woman eager to forge her own path through innovation. When Celeste's daring test flight leads her to Cornwall, their worlds collide, sparking a partnership rooted in friendship and inventive spirit. As political loyalties threaten to tear them apart, the narrative explores whether courage and collaboration can bridge divides and influence the course of history.