The morning mist curls around Clover Bay as Lila Blaze arrives at Wrenfield Manor, only to find its famed mechanical garden humming with secrets-and its owner missing. Between copper vines and gleaming clockwork blooms, she discovers etched glass fragments shaped like clock faces. They point to a puzzle left behind by the enigmatic Glassmaker, a figure whose presence haunts her every case. As Lila unravels the garden's gears, she uncovers a story of invention, loss, and reflection that could change everything she knows about the town she calls home.

Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries filled with clever clues, seaside charm, and a touch of steampunk wonder. *Lila Blaze and the Clockwork Garden* is a delightful second installment in the Lila Blaze series.