A city-state crumbles into ruins. Ancient values are erased. For clockmaker Clemenza Giudice, once a noble, restoring her family's standing is all that matters—even if it costs her soul. A determined young woman, her ambition could lead to salvation or ruin. Her chance? A daring plan to steal illicit technology for the very man who ruined them. But this isn't just a simple theft; it's a desperate gamble in a labyrinthine game of political maneuvering that could shatter her world and reveal deep-seated betrayals. As Clemenza embarks on a perilous journey into a corrupt capital, she's joined by a rival clockmaker, an ostentatious smuggler, a pleasure house slave, a clever thief, and a mysterious architect. Controlling this disparate crew proves much harder than controlling clocks in this intricate Italian Renaissance-inspired world, where advanced clockwork artistry defines society, yet also poses grave dangers. Amidst the power struggles and impossible choices, Clemenza must confront the darkness within. To protect her family, she may have to become like the man she despises, wrestling with her convictions in a world teetering on the edge of its faith. Will she save her city, or succumb to its shadows? Perfect for readers who enjoy high-stakes fantasy novels that blend intricate world-building with profound moral questions, akin to A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe or Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse. Discover Of Constellations and Clockwork, where a daring heist sets off a chain of events that could change everything. Part One of The Stelnove Saga.

Deep within the uncharted jungle of Tinuta lies Georgianwise— an ancient city long untouched, its ruins steeped in shadow and mist. In the aftermath of the civilization’s dark downfall, strange and unsettling phenomena ripple through the land— shapes that move between nightmares and reality, ancient forces stirring beneath alien skies, and relics that pulse with eerie light. No one has dared to set foot within its borders for generations. But when a team of explorers ventures to discover what isn’t mentioned in their history archives, they find more than just secrets buried beneath the ground. This expedition isn’t about the glory of discovery. It’s about understanding what horror unfolded here, deciphering the unnatural forces that still cling to Georgianwise, and surviving a mystery older than time. Enter a world where science meets the supernatural, and the truth is as dangerous as the shadows that guard it.