The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton is a historical mystery novel that delves into themes of love, art, and loss, spanning multiple time periods as it uncovers the secrets surrounding a mysterious murder and a stolen gem.
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Book Blurb
In the depths of a nineteenth-century winter, a little girl is abandoned in the narrow streets of London. Adopted by a mysterious stranger, she becomes in turn a thief, a friend, a muse, and a lover.
Then, in the summer of 1862, shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she retreats with a group of artists to a beautiful house on a quiet bend of the Upper Thames . . . Tensions simmer and one hot afternoon a gun-shot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time.
Over the next century and beyond, Birchwood Manor welcomes many newcomers but guards its secret closely – until another young woman is drawn to visit the house because of a family secret of her own . . .
About the Author
Kate Morton is a New York Times bestselling author born and raised in Australia. She holds degrees in dramatic art and English literature, and now lives with her family in both London and Australia.
Kate Morton is known for writing novels that blend elements of mystery, romance, and family secrets.
Has Kate Morton written any other novels?
Kate Morton has written several other novels. If you enjoyed this novel, you may also enjoy The Forgotten Garden and The House at Riverton. You may also enjoy books by Lucinda Riley and Jojo Moyes.
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