The Clockmaker’s Wife (Paperback)
Daisy Wood (author)Published: 05/08/2021
The world is at war. And time is running out…
London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming.
When Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined…
New York, Present Day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she becomes determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better left forgotten…
A powerful and unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman.
Readers love Daisy Wood:
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl
‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer
‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer
Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer
‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer
‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer
‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008402303
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 270 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl ‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer ‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer ‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer ‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer ‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer ‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
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This is exactly the sort of historical fiction novel that I am typically drawn to….dual timelines, World War II, and a granddaughter interested in exploring her family’s past.
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“Excellent novel”
This novel is et in 2 countries and times.
First is in 1940 Britain and other present time in New York
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Ellie's mother, Alice, doesn't talk much about her past. Alice moved from England when she fell in love with Ellie's dad. Alice's mother died in the blitz. Alice didn't get along with her... More
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