It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming
up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven
iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists
employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a
whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet.
Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the
run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he
has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men.
Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air
Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger
of being discovered.
With the Great War brewing, Alek's and Deryn's paths cross in the most
unexpected way...taking them both aboard the Leviathan on a
fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their
lives forever.