The Clockmaker's Daughter
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Joanne Froggatt
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Kate Morton
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Prepare to lose yourself in the enchanting new novel from Kate Morton.
'My father called me Birdie; he said I was his little bird. Others knew me as his child, the clockmaker’s daughter. Edward called me his muse, his destiny. I am remembered as a thief, an imposter, a girl who rose above her station, who was not chaste. My real name, no one remembers. The truth about that summer, no one else knows.'
In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists led by the passionate and talented Edward Radcliffe descends upon Birchwood Manor in rural Oxfordshire. Their plan: to spend a secluded summer month in a haze of inspiration and creativity. But by the time their stay is over, one woman has been shot dead while another has disappeared, a priceless heirloom is missing and Edward Radcliffe’s life is in ruins.
Over 150 years later, Elodie Winslow, a young archivist in London, uncovers a leather satchel containing two seemingly unrelated items: a sepia photograph of an arresting-looking woman in Victorian clothing, and an artist’s sketchbook containing the drawing of a twin-gabled house on the bend of a river.
Why does Birchwood Manor feel so familiar to Elodie? And who is the beautiful woman in the photograph? Will she ever give up her secrets?
Told by multiple voices across time, The Clockmaker's Daughter is a story of murder, mystery and thievery, of art, love and loss. And flowing through it like a river is the voice of a woman who stands outside time, whose name has been forgotten by history but who has watched it all unfold: Birdie Bell, the clockmaker’s daughter.
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- BB
- 14-12-18
The clockmaker’s daughter.
A very enjoyable listen but I found the jumping between generations a bit confusing at times.
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- becki
- 02-02-19
Intriguing story with amazing narrative
Overall a great story covering multiple periods of history woven together around a central theme.
The characters can get quite confusing when you're trying to figure out if you're supposed to already know of them or if they've just been introduced to the story, but it does all come together and easier to grasp over time.
The story flows well but with perhaps a somewhat predictable theme in present day story. However it does not take away too much from the book.
Narration by Joanne absolutely fantastic! Very gripping and easy listen!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-04-19
Thought Provoking
I really enjoyed this book, it really made me think about time and how actions can change the way in which things are viewed later. I loved the concept and the way in which the plot was bought together.
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- Mrs B.
- 06-04-19
Loved it
I so loved this multi layered story. I had to listen to it twice because I missed or forgot some of the vital clues that were dropped into the story. I was so very sorry that the story has ended.
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- Sandy mg
- 20-03-19
Very good
I really enjoyed this book- although felt it got a bit confusing at times! The narration by Joanne Froggatt is superb!!
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- Mumof2
- 05-04-19
ok
well read and engaging-it kept me listening but I found the plot a bit contrived by the end and it got a bit fuzzy.
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- MAGGS
- 28-03-19
The Clockmakers Daughter - enjoyable book but ....
The Clockmakers Daughter - enjoyable book but I got a bit bored as the book progresssed, but I did enjoy the book
Greatnarration
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- Rev Cat
- 07-10-19
Narrative weave and intrigue
I had this book as a ‘recommendation’ so it’s not a genre I have chosen before. I loved the storytelling and the performance was superb. Although I sussed out a few twists along the way, there was plenty to keep me hooked. A gentle, engaging story- I enjoyed it and will look for more from this author.
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- DevonshireChris
- 27-11-19
Lovely story slipping backwards and forwards through time
I thoroughly enjoyed “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” and found the premise of the story fascinating. The main characters are well-drawn and the structure of the story is unusual but repays the reader’s full attention. Historical details feel ‘real’ and leave me in no doubt the author did her research meticulously. My only slight criticism is that parts of the story in the second half of the book seemed a tad too long, but all the loose ends were tied up neatly in the end. Joanne Froggatt is a very good narrator and helps to bring the tale to life.
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- Nink
- 04-12-23
Beautifully written
Beautifully written and wonderfully read book. Would definitely recommend. Can look on internet to get a list of characters that can be useful at times!
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