The Clockmaker's Daughter

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another triumph, captivating from start to finish. . . masterfully constructed. . . a stunning tale of murder, mystery and thievery, of art, love and loss.’— Better Reading a story with a lot of moving parts, grand in scope and full of bewitching charm. . . A truly hypnotic tale. . .’— Booktopia Alexandra Davies as self-centred, work shy Ma Riley gave an assured and funny performance (and great singing) in a role where the audience have to hate her. There were no weak casting links at all – bravo!

Morton (The Lake House) explores the tangled history of people and place in her outstanding, bittersweet sixth novel . . . the stories, brilliantly told by Morton, offer musings on art, betrayal, and the ways in which real lives and real places can evolve over time into the stuff of legends.’— Publishers Weekly (starred review) in her most ambitious work yet . . . Morton proves once again that history is not a straight line but an intricate, infinite web.’— Booklist It was hugely exciting to get another opportunity to see this most impressive new musical once more after being spellbound by Robert McWhir’s profoundly beautiful production at Clapham’s Landor Theatre in 2015. The musical begins in modern day Spindlewood town square, where every year on the last night of winter, as the first day of spring unfolds, the townsfolk gather around a motionless statue of a young woman on a raised plinth.Constance’s best friend, Amelia, stays loyal to her friend, admonishing the character of Will when he loses faith and starts to turn away from Constance, just when she most needs him. Crown, Sarah (27 December 2007). "Richard and Judy unveil their 2008 Book Club". Theguardian.com . Retrieved 8 January 2019. Most simply revert to their original state of distrust and hate. There are certainly parallels with current goings on around the world – an allegory for many situations past and present. It is devastating though that later, when the reason for her true difference is fully revealed, only a few remember her best qualities. It’s so multi-layered that I marveled at her plotting as well as her storytelling as I was reading. It’s the kind of book you want to really focus on as you read it, and savor every last detail as it unfolds.’— Bookreporter.com

My Year in Nonfiction 2023 #NonficNov #NonfictionNovember #NonfictionBookParty #bookblogger #blogger October 31, 2023 a b Sorensen, Rosemary. "Gothic delight". The Australian. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010 . Retrieved 11 December 2019. This is an immersive, beautifully told story which was made to be devoured on a drizzly Sunday afternoon with a round of crumpets and a pot of tea.’— Red Magazine

Morton is the oldest of three sisters. Her family moved several times before settling on Tamborine Mountain where she attended a small country school. She enjoyed reading books from an early age, her favourites being those by Enid Blyton. [5] There were some standout performances and superb singing from this young student cast, notably Christy Bellis who truly delivered a fully rounded, intelligent and deeply affecting Constance. My only disappointment was that the magic of the town and story was not by the set and props. Granted this was a small-scale production, but if a tiny Fringe theatre such as The Landor can create supreme gorgeousness out of a minimal budget it should be possible for others to do so. Radcliffe descends upon Birchwood Manor on the banks of the Upper Thames. Their plan: to spend a secluded summer month in a haze of inspiration and creativity. But by the time their stay is over, one woman has been shot dead while another has disappeared; a priceless heirloom is missing; and Edward Radcliffe’s life is in ruins.

Kate Morton is married to Davin Patterson, a jazz musician and composer. They have three children and live in London. [3] [7] Bibliography [ edit ] Characters. Kate Morton characters are interesting and well drawn. A majority of the book is devoted to the past timeline. This falls under personal preference, but I would have liked a bit more time spent on present day characters. For a while in the middle of the book, I feared that the author had forgotten about them.

It’s probably my least fav of hers…..my main frustration is how long it took to get to the plot. 60% to intro characters was way too long! The entire cast was animated and effervescent and sounded tremendous in ensemble numbers. Webborn and Finn write complex music but this company made fast and furious rhythms, melodies and lyrics sound easy. I also loved Jenny Arnold’s inspired and exhilarating choreography. She completed a Licentiate in Speech and in Drama from Trinity College London and then a summer Shakespeare course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Later she earned first-class honours in English Literature at the University of Queensland (1999) and won a scholarship to complete a master's degree focussing on tragedy in Victorian literature. [6] During her undergraduate studies she wrote two full-length manuscripts (which are unpublished) before writing The House at Riverton (The Shifting Fog), which was published in 2006.

Themes. Important themes include time, abandoned children, love and loss, family history, and art. I appreciated Morton’s references to time throughout the story. It’s a creative and thoughtful thread that weaves the various storylines together with the title. Why does Birchwood Manor feel so familiar to Elodie? And who is the beautiful woman in the photograph? Will she ever give up her secrets? Morgan-Lee Wilcox as Constance’s one true friend Amelia gave a lovely, fully believable performance throughout, also singing beautifully, and Juan Douglas – as the Major – made his supporting role stand out. Morton’s latest time-travelling tale of lust, deception and lies. . . Think The Miniaturist meets The Little Stranger, woven together with a contemporary thread, and you won’t be far off.”— The Poola booklover’s dream come true. . . a simply bewitching tale . . . another captivating mystery that is impossible to put down. Dreamy prose, lush landscapes, and fascinating characters combine to create a reading experience that is truly like no other. . . ‘— Angus & Robertson, Book of the Month Best Translated Honkaku Mystery of 2010s]. Giallo (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Kobunsha. 23 July 2021.