Brass Hearts and Steel Minds

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United States

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The rhythmic clang of hammer against anvil echoed through the narrow streets of New Cogshire as dawn broke over the industrial district. Steam rose from countless chimneys, creating a perpetual haze that caught the amber light of the morning sun. In her father's workshop, nestled between a brass foundry and a gear manufactory, Evangeline Fairweather wiped the perspiration from her brow and stepped back to admire her latest creation. The mechanical butterfly perched delicately on her workbench, its copper wings catching the light that filtered through the workshop's grimy windows. Each wing was etched with intricate patterns that mimicked nature's own designs, while tiny gears and springs formed the creature's internal mechanisms. Evangeline had spent three weeks perfecting the miniature marvel, ensuring that each movement would be as graceful as its living counterpart. "Still playing with toys, I see," came a gruff voice from behind her. Evangeline turned to find her father, Magnus Fairweather, standing in the doorway. His weathered hands were already stained with oil despite the early hour, and his gray beard bore traces of brass shavings from whatever project had occupied his pre-dawn hours. Though his words carried their usual note of disapproval, Evangeline caught the hint of pride that flickered in his eyes as he examined her handiwork. "It's not a toy, Father," she replied, carefully adjusting one of the butterfly's antennae. "It's a prototype for a new type of surveillance device. Imagine if the Queen's agents could deploy these throughout the city, gathering intelligence without anyone suspecting a simple butterfly of being anything more than it appears." Duration - 50m. Author - Victoria Gearwright. Narrator - Digital Voice Michelle G. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Victoria Gearwright ©.

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English