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Discover a captivating tale woven with historical intrigue and fantastical elements in this brand-new paperback, 'The Clockwork Girl.' Set against the backdrop of Paris in 1750, this extraordinary novel unveils the life of chambermaid Madeleine Chastel, who is ensnared in a web of mystery and danger. Amidst the chilling winter as birds fall from the sky, Madeleine seeks to uncover the secrets of the celebrated clockmaker and his enigmatic daughter. With a dark past and a desperate purpose, Madeleine records the clockmaker’s experiments, hoping for her own freedom.
Rumors swirl through the Parisian streets about the clockmaker's intricate inventions—mechanical creations that may be hiding sinister truths. As children mysteriously disappear, Madeleine unearths a conspiracy that could threaten the very heart of Versailles. This is a spellbinding journey of obsession and illusion, perfect for fans of dark historical novels and thrilling mysteries.
Praise from renowned authors emphasizes its gripping narrative: 'An absolute masterpiece' (Jennifer Saint) and 'Breathtakingly good' (Abir Mukherjee). Don't miss out on this immersive read that will keep you guessing until the end.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781398703803, Published by Orion in 2023.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781398703803
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Historical fiction with a fantastical twist, done with verve and skill' IAN RANKIN
'An atmospheric and constantly surprising thriller' SUNDAY TIMES
'Kept me guessing until the end. An absolute masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT
'A deliciously dark historical novel of thrilling originality' ESSIE FOX
'Spellbinding, gripping, immersive and deliciously gothic' ERIN KELLY
'Evocative, chilling, compelling' TAMMY COHEN
'Breathtakingly good' ABIR MUKHERJEE
Paris, 1750.
In the midst of an icy winter, as birds fall frozen from the sky, chambermaid Madeleine Chastel arrives at the home of the city's celebrated clockmaker and his clever, unworldly daughter.
Madeleine is hiding a dark past, and a dangerous purpose: to discover the truth of the clockmaker's experiments and record his every move, in exchange for her own chance of freedom.
For as children quietly vanish from the Parisian streets, rumours are swirling that the clockmaker's intricate mechanical creations, bejewelled birds and silver spiders, are more than they seem.
And soon Madeleine fears that she has stumbled upon an even greater conspiracy. One which might reach to the very heart of Versailles...
A intoxicating story of obsession, illusion and the price of freedom.
Rumors swirl through the Parisian streets about the clockmaker's intricate inventions—mechanical creations that may be hiding sinister truths. As children mysteriously disappear, Madeleine unearths a conspiracy that could threaten the very heart of Versailles. This is a spellbinding journey of obsession and illusion, perfect for fans of dark historical novels and thrilling mysteries.
Praise from renowned authors emphasizes its gripping narrative: 'An absolute masterpiece' (Jennifer Saint) and 'Breathtakingly good' (Abir Mukherjee). Don't miss out on this immersive read that will keep you guessing until the end.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781398703803, Published by Orion in 2023.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781398703803
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
'Historical fiction with a fantastical twist, done with verve and skill' IAN RANKIN
'An atmospheric and constantly surprising thriller' SUNDAY TIMES
'Kept me guessing until the end. An absolute masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT
'A deliciously dark historical novel of thrilling originality' ESSIE FOX
'Spellbinding, gripping, immersive and deliciously gothic' ERIN KELLY
'Evocative, chilling, compelling' TAMMY COHEN
'Breathtakingly good' ABIR MUKHERJEE
Paris, 1750.
In the midst of an icy winter, as birds fall frozen from the sky, chambermaid Madeleine Chastel arrives at the home of the city's celebrated clockmaker and his clever, unworldly daughter.
Madeleine is hiding a dark past, and a dangerous purpose: to discover the truth of the clockmaker's experiments and record his every move, in exchange for her own chance of freedom.
For as children quietly vanish from the Parisian streets, rumours are swirling that the clockmaker's intricate mechanical creations, bejewelled birds and silver spiders, are more than they seem.
And soon Madeleine fears that she has stumbled upon an even greater conspiracy. One which might reach to the very heart of Versailles...
A intoxicating story of obsession, illusion and the price of freedom.