In an era of discovery and invention, Oliver Fitzdavies is useless. Oh, he’s clever, charming, conveniently rich—really everything a young gentleman should be—but he has no purpose. He wishes he could get away from his family’s disappointment and the nothingness of his life. 

 

But he didn’t mean to go quite so far Away. 

 

When he accidentally crosses over into There, he cannot find his way out again. In this mysterious place where magic mites float between trees and wishes leave tea kettles beneath ferns, Oliver finds a manor run by an astonishing assortment of living automatons. He is welcome to stay as a guest, as long as he does not seek out the Lady of the house. 

 

Who this woman is, and why she is hidden away, are riddles Oliver cannot resist for long. But the manor wants to protect its secrets buried beneath roots and metal and years, and not all the automatons are harmless. Staying There may cost Oliver more than he is willing to lose.

 

But the Lady of the manor might just be worth it… 

 

 

A Victorian-esque cozy fantasy, The Lady of Automaton Manor is about the bravery it takes to be known and to know yourself. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli films, Over the Garden Wall, and the fairytales of George MacDonald, the story has soft edges, a deep heart, and a sprinkling of slow-burn romance.