eBook edition.
Young Erasmus Cromwell-Smith II's adventure happens inside Prague's astrological clock — the Orloj, the oldest of them all. Together with a band of five other harlequin-dressed youngsters, he is drawn into a city of countless spires filled with wizards, enchanters, witches, conjurers, and evil gargoyles. Guided by the old clock itself and by Buggie, the tiny clockwork companion who answers to their wishes, the six harlequins must find the six statues hidden through Prague's wicked streets — each holding one of the human virtues of Generosity, Humility, and Compassion, or one of the human flaws of Pride, Envy, and Avarice. Only after they truly learn them do they earn the clues that lead to the mysterious Hradčany castle — and to the reckoning that waits there, where each of the six must decide, in broad daylight, what kind of keeper of time they mean to become. The Orloj of Prague is a magical tale filled with non-stop action and thrills, as well as timeless wisdom through its unforgettable fables and poems — the first door of a quest that will one day circle the whole world.
“..Even older readers will find The Orloj... an imaginative rendering—one that should appeal to anyone who enjoys following a creative quest of young wannabe wizards, intertwined with core life lessons..”
Blueink Review
Erasmus Cromwell-Smith II is an American writer, playwright, and poet. The Orloj series has been crafted through a very intense and intimate introspective dive into the author's own life experiences and wisdom. The quest continues in Volume II, The Orloj of Venice. What begins in Prague spans fourteen volumes and concludes with The Orloj of Munich. The complete series is available at www.erasmuscromwellsmith.com.