The Clockmaker’s Wife

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.

• An absolutely gripping WWII historical time-slip novel, with one timeline set against the backdrop of a London caught in the midst of the Blitz and the other a contemporary New York-set story that unravels the mystery of the past.

• Author seamlessly weaves fact with fiction to create a stunning portrayal of mid-Blitz Britain and the lengths Londoners had to go to to protect their loved ones.

• Publishing to coincide with the reopening of Big Ben, the world renowned monument is a central figure within the novel.

• Has huge international appeal, with British and American settings and characters and the huge appetite for untold stories of war.

Competition: Cilka’s Journey;Tattooist;librarian;of;Auschwitz;Skylark’s Secret;Last Correspondent;Light Behind the Window;Seven Sisters;Beekeeper’s Promise;Rabbit Girls. by;Heather Morris;Pam Jenoff;Kate;Quinn;Furnivall;Anna Ellory;Soraya M. Lane;Glynis Peters;Sante Montefiore;Fiona Valpy;Lucinda Riley;Rachel Hore