The Clockwork Girl

Name: The Clockwork Girl
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The captivating and bestselling gothic mystery you won’t want to miss!

By Anna Mazzola

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The Clockwork Girl by Anna Mazzola is a riveting historical tale set in 18th-century Paris. The story follows a young maid who becomes entangled in a mysterious quest involving her master, a reclusive clockmaker. As she delves deeper, she uncovers secrets that could alter the course of her life and the lives of those around her.
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You might enjoy this story if you're intrigued by mysterious tales set in 18th-century Paris, full of magic, secrets, and the quest for knowledge. The narrative weaves a captivating blend of historical fiction and suspense, perfect for those who appreciate richly detailed settings and strong, adventurous characters.

The Clockwork Girl

The Miniaturist meets Fingersmith: darkly delicious historical fiction set in C18th France, where children are disappearing from the streets, clockwork creations can imitate life itself, and three extraordinary women are battling for their freedom...

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'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...

An intoxicating story of obsession, illusion and the price of freedom.

The Clockwork Girl by Anna Mazzola is a captivating read that blends history and fantasy with a gripping narrative.

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The Clockwork Girl by Anna Mazzola has received acclaim for its enthralling plot, vivid character portrayal, and exquisite prose. Set in 18th-century Paris, the novel's richly detailed historical backdrop, complete with Paris's filth and Versailles's decadence, draws readers into a dark, gothic tale. The story captivates through its blend of intrigue, mystery, and powerful female narratives, making it a spellbinding masterpiece of historical fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398703803

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Anna Mazzola is an award-winning and critically acclaimed novelist. Her debut novel, The Unseeing, won an Edgar Allan Poe Award, and her third novel, The Clockwork Girl, was a Sunday Times historical fiction pick for 2022.