The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart

Set in 1874 Edinburgh, this fantastical novel follows Jack, a boy saved from death by Dr. Madeleine, who places a cuckoo clock in his chest to replace his frozen heart. As he grows up in her orphanage, he learns that strong emotions could endanger him, yet he falls head over heels for Miss Acacia, a street performer with a captivating voice. Jack's infatuation sets off a wild journey across Europe, forcing him to confront the joys and challenges of love and the fragile nature of his heart.