Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023
Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...
Leadenhall Street,London,1754.
Raised amongst the cogs and springs of his father's workshop,Zachary Cloudesley has grown up surrounded by strange and enchanting clockwork automata. He is a happy child,beloved by his father Abel and the workmen who help bring his father's creations to life.
He is also the bearer of an extraordinary gift; at the touch of a hand,Zachary can see into the hearts and minds of the people he meets.
But then a near-fatal accident will take Zachary away from the workshop and his family. His father will have to make a journey to Constantinople that he will never return from. And,years later,only Zachary can find out what happened.
A beautifully crafted historical mystery that will take the reader from 18th century London,across Europe and,finally,to the bustling city of Constantinople.
Publisher: Transworld Publishers LtdISBN: 9781804990940Number of pages: 368Weight: 251 gDimensions: 198 x 127 x 22 mm
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'Wild,bewitching and propulsive,Sean Lusk's drama of prophetic visions,exotic feats of engineering,transgressive desire and familial love is one of those novels that makes you rejoice that we are a storytelling species. The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley,peopled with vivid characters and sumptuously-imagined scenery is a triumph of the imagination,of language,and of generosity.'- Liz Jensen
'With a cast of colourful characters who are guaranteed to charm,this hugely entertaining book is full of imagination,adventure,wit and warmth.'- Anita Frank
'Flavoured with characters of Dickensian brilliance... one taste,you'll be addicted.'- Essie Fox
'One of the best books I've read this year.Atmospheric,engaging,and elegantly written,this amazing tale of a clockmaker whose son possesses unusual talents iscompletely unforgettable'- Bonnie Garmus
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