Alchemy and Meggy Swann

In 1573, young Meggy Swann crippled, scorned, and without resources travels to London to find the father she's never met, an impoverished alchemist living in the city's gritty streets. Navigating a world of danger, prejudice, and strange new allies, Meggy discovers that while her legs are bent and weak, she possesses other strengths that make her far more capable than anyone expects. The story mixes historical detail with a moving coming-of-age journey as Meggy learns to define herself beyond her physical limitations.