April and the Extraordinary World

In an alternate steampunk world where scientific progress halted in the 19th century, Europe is stuck in the age of coal and steam. Notable scientists have mysteriously disappeared for decades, leading to stagnation in technological advancement. Young April, a determined girl living in Paris, is on a quest to find her missing scientist parents. Accompanied by her talking cat, Darwin, and a young scoundrel named Julius, she navigates through a city covered by soot and ruled by the iron fist of a corrupt government.

During their journey, April and her companions encounter various dangers and revelations that suggest a larger conspiracy behind the kidnappings of the world's scientists. As they delve deeper, secrets about April's family, her parents' research, and the motives of powerful forces come to light. Be it high-flying airships, crafty surveillance devices, or elaborate mechanisms, the universe they inhabit is rich and perilous. Each clue brings them closer to unraveling a truth that could change their world forever.