Morton, Kate

The Clockmaker's Daughter: A Haunting, Historical Country House Mystery

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ISBN 13:
9781529092172
author:
Morton, Kate
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pan Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
19.7 x 13.1 x 4 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, Historical,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£8.70

Description

The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists descended upon Birchwood Manor, seeking inspiration and creativity. However, their stay was marred by tragedy: a woman was shot dead, another disappeared, and a priceless heirloom went missing. More than 150 years later, Elodie Winslow, a young archivist in London, uncovers a leather satchel containing a sepia photograph and an artist's sketchbook. The photograph depicts a woman in Victorian clothing, while the sketchbook features a drawing of a twin-gabled house on the bend of a river. As Elodie pursues the clues, the lives of those who have passed through Birchwood Manor are revealed. The story is intricately layered, told through multiple voices across time, and spans themes of murder, mystery, and thievery, as well as art, love, and loss. With its complex and interconnected narrative, this novel is a captivating tale of secrets and revelations. The Clockmaker's Daughter is a rich and atmospheric story that explores the connections between past and present, and the enduring power of art and love.

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