A review by jhinsonwilliams
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton

5.0

The Clockmaker's Daughter has definitely earned its place among my Top Five Books of 2018. As an archivist, I am a bit biased toward any book that accurately portrays our profession, but I'm of the opinion that history buffs and lovers of historical fiction will both love this novel. The narration weaves through time, slowly revealing the links between families and generations, lovers and enemies. With each chapter, another link was made in the story, and the reader learns more about characters she has encountered earlier in the book. I am always a fan of a ghost story and an old mansion, but I especially loved how this book accurately conveyed the humanity of so many characters, despite their conflicts and differences. This book will be getting my vote in the annual GoodReads polls, and I'd recommend it to anyone who appreciates good historical fiction!