The Clockmaker’s Wife
- Author Daisy Wood
- Narrator Sophie Bentinck
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 8 July 2021
- Run Time 11 hours and 33 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Family life fiction, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Second World War fiction.
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What to expect
The world is at war. And time is running out…
London, 1940. Britain is gripped by the terror of the Blitz, forcing Nell Spelman to flee the capital with her young daughter – leaving behind her husband, Arthur, the clockmaker who keeps Big Ben chiming.
When Arthur disappears, Nell is desperate to find him. But her search will lead her into far darker places than she ever imagined…
New York, Present Day. When Ellie discovers a beautiful watch that had once belonged to a grandmother she never knew, she becomes determined to find out what happened to her. But as she pieces together the fragments of her grandmother’s life, she begins to wonder if the past is better left forgotten…
A powerful and unforgettable tale of fierce love, impossible choices and a moment that changes the world forever, perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Suzanne Kelman.
Readers love Daisy Wood:
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl
‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer
‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer
Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer
‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer
‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer
‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
Critics Review
'A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.' Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl
n‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer
n‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
n‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer
nSet between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer
n‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer
n‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer
n‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
nUser Reviews
Like many good stories it starts off slowly then gradually builds up the tension so you can’t stop listening.
My only criticism would be that I would have preferred the prologue (mainly the author’s notes) to be at the end of the story rather than the beginning. It might be worth skipping it and going straight to chapter one.
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