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Clockwork Prince is the second novel in Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices trilogy, published in December 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry Books. A prequel to The Mortal Instruments, it is set in Victorian London's Shadowhunter world and continues Tessa Gray's story as she becomes involved with the London Institute and its residents, including Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs. The trilogy explores themes of love, identity, and loyalty amid conflict with the Magister and his automatons.
It was followed by Clockwork Princess (2013).
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Do I need to read The Mortal Instruments before reading Clockwork Prince?
No, it is not strictly necessary, as The Infernal Devices is a prequel trilogy set in Victorian London, over a century before Clary Fray's story in The Mortal Instruments. However, reading Clockwork Prince, the second book in this prequel series, does require reading the first book, Clockwork Angel, to understand Tessa Gray's journey.
What is the main plot of Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare?
The novel follows Tessa Gray as she navigates her life with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute while the villainous Magister threatens them. To uncover the Magister's plans, Tessa and the Shadowhunters must form alliances, which deepens her romantic tension between Will Herondale and Jem Carstairs.
Who is the love interest for Tessa Gray in Clockwork Prince?
A central plot point of Clockwork Prince is the love triangle between Tessa, Will Herondale, and Jem Carstairs. Tessa's growing closeness to Jem contrasts with her complicated feelings for Will, creating one of the most famous romantic conflicts in Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter universe.
When was Clockwork Prince originally published?
Clockwork Prince was published in December 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry Books. It quickly became a bestseller, solidifying The Infernal Devices as a massively successful companion series to The Mortal Instruments.
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