Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
This week I’m waiting on: The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton
Expected Release Date: September 20, 2018
From Goodreads:
From the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and The Secret Keeper, Kate Morton brings us her dazzling sixth novel, The Clockmaker’s Daughter.
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 on the banks of the Upper Thames. 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 one hundred and fifty 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 a 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 its pages 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.
I recently shared my excitement for this release as part of my Books I’d Slay a Lion to Get Early post, but thought I’d mention it again now that the covers have been revealed. How stunning are both of these editions?! I can’t decide which cover I prefer, but I cannot wait to add one of them to my bookshelves.
Kate Morton is one of my favorite contemporary authors, and I am practically counting the days until I can escape into her sixth novel. The Clockmaker’s Daughter sounds tailor made to my interests too, with its Victorian manor house setting and its focus on art and artists. I wish it had a summer release date, but I’m sure it will be worth the wait until September.
Are you as excited for this one as I am? Which cover is your favorite?
What book(s) are you waiting on this week?
I’m excited for this one too!! And both covers get my vote lol! Why do they make it so hard to choose?!
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I know right?! How do they expect us to possibly choose?
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I am looking forward to reading this one too! 🙂 It’s hard to choose a book cover. I like both of them.
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I’m glad to hear you’re excited about The Clockmaker’s Daughter too, Kathy! Hopefully it will live up to our expectations!
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I’m waiting on How Hard Can it Be? By Allison Pearson and, although it is already out, on Puddin’ by Julie Murphy
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Hope you enjoy both when you’re able to read them!
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The white cover is best to me.
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I think it may be my favorite too
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I’ve enjoyed some of Kate Morton’s other books, so I would like to read this one too. I think I prefer the cover on the left but they are both beautiful!
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That’s the cover I’m leaning towards as well. Hopefully we’ll both enjoy the book!
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I can’t decide which cover I like better! I’m really looking forward to reading this one.
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They’re both so pretty! I think I’m leaning slightly to the white cover with the clock at the moment. Now we just have to wait till September…
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I’ve never read any Kate Morton, I’m not quite sure what puts me off, but this sounds really great! I think I’d go for the big clock face but only if I were pushed to do so. . .
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Her books do follow a similar formula, but I really enjoy them. They’re great escapist reads with a good blend of history, mystery, and romance. Hope you’ll enjoy this one if you do pick it up! And I agree with you about the clock face cover!
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I’ll start with this one, because it doesn’t come with all the baggage that I’m giving to Lake House etc.! Plus it just sounds great!
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