The Clockmaker's Daughter

In Kate Morton's captivating novel, The Clockmaker's Daughter, a summer in 1862 at Birchwood Manor becomes a backdrop for mystery when a group of artists, led by Edward Radcliffe, is marked by tragedy—one woman is dead, another has vanished, and a priceless heirloom is lost. Over 150 years later, archivist Elodie Winslow discovers a satchel containing a photograph and a sketchbook that connect her to the manor's haunting past. Told through multiple perspectives, the narrative weaves a tale of art, love, and loss, centering around Birdie Bell, the enigmatic clockmaker's daughter, whose forgotten voice echoes through time.