The Clockmaker
The Clockmaker

Author: Ceri Williams

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2018-05-04

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1789011086

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The Clockmaker waits for you... A gripping supernatural novel set in post-blitz Scotland, the first of a planned trilogy.

The Clockmaker
The Clockmaker

Author: Thomas Chandler Haliburton

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1770484787

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The serial publication of The Clockmaker in 1835-36 launched Canadian judge Thomas Chandler Haliburton to literary fame. A broad satire with a garrulous, deceitful American clock-seller, Sam Slick, as its central character, the book was embraced by reviewers and readers internationally. Some Canadian reviewers were often less enthusiastic, however, with one calling Slick’s comical American slang “low, mean, miserable, and witless.” Almost two centuries later The Clockmaker is still central to Canadian literary history—and still highly controversial, particularly for its treatment of women and black Canadians. Richard A. Davies provides a nuanced and illuminating discussion of the controversies about The Clockmaker from 1835 to the present, and of the complex historical and political factors that led to its mixed reception. Historical documents include other writings and speeches by Haliburton, earlier satires of Canadian and American culture, and contemporary reviews.

The Clockmaker's Daughter
The Clockmaker's Daughter

Author: Kate Morton

Publisher: Washington Square Press

Published: 2019-05-21

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 145164941X

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the New York Times bestseller Homecoming—“An ambitious, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters…Kate Morton at her very best.” —Kristin Hannah “An elaborate tapestry…Morton doesn’t disappoint.” —The Washington Post "Classic English country-house Goth at its finest." —New York Post In the depths of a 19th-century winter, a little girl is abandoned on the streets of Victorian London. She grows up to become in turn a thief, an artist’s muse, and a lover. In the summer of 1862, shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she travels with a group of artists to a beautiful house on a bend of the Upper Thames. Tensions simmer and one hot afternoon a gunshot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time. It is not until over a century later, when another young woman is drawn to Birchwood Manor, that its secrets are finally revealed. Told by multiple voices across time, this is an intricately layered, richly atmospheric novel about art and passion, forgiveness and loss, that shows us that sometimes the way forward is through the past.

A Clockmaker's Heart
A Clockmaker's Heart

Author: StoryBuddiesPlay

Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay

Published: 2024-04-20

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13:

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Dive into a world of steam, gears, and grand inventions in "Clockwork Hearts and Clockwork Stars," a captivating steampunk romance. Amelia Thorne, a meticulous clockmaker, and Edgar Vance, a visionary inventor, find themselves locked in competition at a prestigious exhibition. But when fate throws them together on a project to create a celestial clock unlike any other, their rivalry sparks something unexpected – a passionate collaboration. As they navigate the complexities of intricate gears and clashing egos, Amelia and Edgar discover a shared love for innovation and a growing attraction that transcends their initial challenges. Their journey is filled with exhilarating breakthroughs, frustrating dead ends, and whispered conversations that stretch into the wee hours. Through late-night brainstorming sessions and stolen glances across the cluttered workbench, a bond blossoms between them. But will their creation – a marvel of clockwork and artistry – withstand the pressure of the public eye? And more importantly, can their newfound love survive the intricate dance of ambition and collaboration? This heartwarming steampunk tale explores themes of love, innovation, and the power of collaboration. With vivid descriptions that transport you to a world of gaslights and clockwork marvels, "Clockwork Hearts and Clockwork Stars" is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys a touch of romance with their science fiction.