Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a meme hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings to spotlight upcoming releases we are excited about that we have yet to read.
The book I’m waiting on this week is…
I am a huge Kate Morton fan! It all started with The Forgotten Garden years ago, and I have not looked back, though I am forever seeking a book of hers I will love as much as the first. Maybe this will be the one!
Synopsis from GOODREADS:
From the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and The Secret Keeper, Kate Morton brings us her dazzling sixth novel, The Clockmaker’s Daughter.
My real name, no one remembers.
The truth about that summer, no one else knows.In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists led by the passionate and talented Edward 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.
Over one hundred and fifty years later, Elodie Winslow, a young archivist in London, uncovers a leather satchel containing two seemingly unrelated items: a sepia photograph of an arresting-looking woman in Victorian clothing, and an artist’s sketchbook containing a drawing of a twin-gabled house on the bend of a river.
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?
Told by multiple voices across time, The Clockmaker’s Daughter is a story of murder, mystery, and thievery, of art, love, and loss. And flowing through its pages like a river is the voice of a woman who stands outside time, whose name has been forgotten by history, but who has watched it all unfold: Birdie Bell, the clockmaker’s daughter.
Have you read The Clockmaker’s Daughter, or is it on your shelf? Please share your link to Can’t Wait/Waiting on Wednesdays/WWW, so I can check yours out! Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
I haven’t read this author yet, though I do own The Lake House. I must admit this sounds deliciously creepy.
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I still need to read my copy of The Lake House, Jonetta. I hoarded it waiting for this one! I hope you enjoy Kate Morton when you give her a try!
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Hap CWW! Another good read so excited.
Thanks, Jennifer.
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Thank you, Virginia! I hope you are able to read it soon too! ♥️
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Signing up for this one for sure as soon as my library gets it.
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I hope you get to read it soon, Marialyce!
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Been waiting for this! Absolutely love the cover!
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I love that cover, too! So happy you are excited, too, Jee!
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Happy happy hump day Jen! Great choice! I can’t wait to read this one too!💖😊💖
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Thanks, Sus! I’ve got to make my way over to your choice this week! I hope your Wednesday has been wonderful, and I hope we both love this book! ♥️
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I’m with you on this one Jennifer! I CAN’T WAIT to read this!!! Kate Morton is my favourite author! I just know this will be another amazing book!!!! (Get that Huggable Shelf ready!!)
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Thank you, Lindsay! I am dusting off my huggable shelf right now, and I have my fingers crossed that we will LOVE this book! ♥️
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I have never read anything by Kate Morton! What is one book by her that I must read??
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Oh, Leslie, I think you should read The Forgotten Garden! It was all kinds of magical!
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Okay, thanks! I’ll add that one to my TBR!
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I want to read this one too! Great pick this week! I am excited for this one too!
Mary my CWW!
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Thank you, Mary! I hope we both love this, and I loved your CWW, too!
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I’m excited for this one and really want to read it as well. Great choice and I hope we both love it!
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Thanks, Barb! Yay, so many Kate Morton fans! I hope we both love this, too, and I loved your share today!
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I’ve never read any of Kate Morton’s books but this one sounds so interesting! Thanks for sharing
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Hallie, if you get a chance, her books are on the longer side, but they are so good! Perfect storytelling!
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I haven’t read any Kate Morton but have been tempted by this one. I look forward to seeing if your review will be the final push I need… 😀
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Ok, I will keep you posted, FF! I still think you should pick up The Forgotten Garden at some point! One day it will be a classic! 😉
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Thanks for the recommendation – I shall add it to my wishlist! 😀
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I love Kate Moreton too and I got my mom hooked on her as well:)
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Oh, I love it, AJ! It’s the best to share books with our moms!
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Yup I’ve been doing that most of my life and don’t plan to quit now:)
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Can’t wait to read this with you! And it is historical fiction look at me! I’ve read two others from her and enjoyed so I’m hoping to enjoy this one as well!💕
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I think we are in for such a treat, Berit! And I am proud of you for branching out a bit! I have a good feeling about this one! ♥️ 🥂
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My fave will always be The Secret Keeper but The forgotten garden was wonderful too ❤
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I still need to read The Secret Keeper, Annie, so hopefully I will love that one as much or more? It’s another one I saved for later! 💗
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The ending for that one was perfection! You need to tell me when u read it!
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P.s. Annie, I reviewed that book The Night Olivia Fell yesterday- I think you’d really enjoy it!
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:O I’ll add it then 😀 ❤
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Looks like I need to read me some Kate Morton Jen! And I have two of her books on my shelf I think? My TBR is so ridiculous! 🙄😂
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Beth, you are in good company because I am a saver, so I have a few of her books hoarded up as well. Goodness forbid, I would ever run out! 😂 But, yes, you do need to read one her books when you can fit it in! I think you’ll love the storytelling! ♥️
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I’ve been wondering if I should request the ARC for this one! I haven’t read Kate Morton before, but that blurb is just calling out to me. 😀 Ahh what to do!
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Yes, yes, yes, Kathy! If it’s calling to you, request! I don’t think you’ll regret giving Kate Morton a try! 💗
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Sweet memories – it’s been so long since I read Forgotten Garden – I should read more of her books – I’ll keep this one on my list.
Lynn 😀
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I’m so happy you enjoyed The Forgotten Garden, too, Lynn! I’ll keep you posted on how this one is.
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I love Kate Morton’s books! I always find it interesting that for an Australian author she writes such British stories.
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Me, too! I keep thinking she’s in the UK, but she’s in AU.
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