Twelve-year-old Vale is guildless, and there are two things the guildless of Siannerra fear most of all. First, an injury or illness that prevents them from working. And second, losing their homes. When Vales Nonno breaks his ankle and is unable to work, Vale is afraid their family will soon be evicted. How will Vale be able to support their family with the meager coins the guildless make working at the docks? Luckily for Vale, there is a new maestro in town. Maestro Giuseppi and his daughter, Stella, dont care that Vale is guildless. In fact, they dont care about the rules of the guilds at all. They are here to build Siannerras first astronomical clock, and they arent asking for the guilds permission. Better yet, Giuseppi wants Vale to be his apprentice! Could this be the answer to all Vales dreams? Or the start of all their problems? After all, the city doesnt take breaking the rules lightly. With nuanced and instantly loveable characters and a full