The Hatmakers

Cordelia comes from a long line of magical milliners, who weave alchemy and enchantment into every hat. In Cordelia's world, Making—crafting items such as hats, cloaks, watches, boots and gloves from magical ingredients—is a rare and ancient skill, and only a few special Maker families remain.

When Cordelia Hatmaker’s beloved father fails to return from an ingredient-hunting expedition, Cordelia is the only member of the family who knows in her heart that he can’t be gone for good. Her grief-stricken aunt and uncle forge ahead to continue the work of their guild and to fulfill a crucial order from the King for a magical Peace Hat.

Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets of London by starlight and trying to uncover its secrets. She's sure that her missing father is out there somewhere and that if she follows his map, she'll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of mapmakers - or to learn that magic isn't limited to the few maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look.

Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the warring Maker families and restored the kingdom's faith in Maker magic. In just one week, King George will overturn a centuries-old law, and Making will at last be open to every person in the land. But there remain those who do not trust the Makers, particularly when mysterious outbreaks of chaotic magic begin to happen across London. And then the unthinkable happens: Cordelia is accused of treason. As the guards close in, she must flee London at once.