The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley

<p><b>A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and <i>Sunday Times</i> Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of <i>PANDORA</i>, <i>THE ESSEX SERPENT </i>and<i> THE NIGHT CIRCUS</i>.<br><br>Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023. </b><br><br>'I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .' - <b>Ruth Jones</b><br><br>'One of the best books I've read this year . . . completely unforgettable' - <b>Bonnie Garmus</b><br><br>------<br><br><b>Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...</b><br><br>Leadenhall Street, London, 1754.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>But then a near-fatal accident will take Zachary away from the workshop and his family. His father will have to make a journey that he will never return from. And, years later, only Zachary can find out what happened.<br><br><b>A beautifully crafted historical mystery of love and hope, and the adventure of finding your place in the world.</b><br>------<br><br>'Packed with intrigue, vividly drawn characters and heartstopping emotion, this beautifully written, ingeniously crafted debut is absolutely enthralling' - <b><i>Sunday Express</i></b><br><br>'Really transports you to a different time and place' <b><i>- </i>Sara Cox<i>, Radio Times</i></b><br><br>'A dashing, magical debut . . . intricately plotted, and peopled with intriguing characters' - <b><i>Daily Mail</i></b><br><br><br><u>What readers are saying:</u><br>'an excellent historical, magical realist novel'<br>'beautifully written'<br>'full of love and humour'<br>'original and rich in historical detail'<br>'my best book of 2022'<br>'totally engrossing . . . unforgettable'</p> <p><b>A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and <i>Sunday Times</i> Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of <i>PANDORA</i>, <i>THE ESSEX SERPENT </i>and<i> THE NIGHT CIRCUS</i>.<br><br>Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023 and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2023.</b><br><br>'I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .' - <b>Ruth Jones</b><br><br>'One of the best books I've read this year . . . completely unforgettable' - <b>Bonnie Garmus</b><br><br>------<br><br><b>Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...</b><br><br>Leadenhall Street, London, 1754.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>But then a near-fatal accident will take Zachary away from the workshop and his family. His father will have to make a journey that he will never return from. And, years later, only Zachary can find out what happened.<br><br><b>A beautifully crafted historical mystery of love and hope, and the adventure of finding your place in the world.</b><br>------<br><br>'Packed with intrigue, vividly drawn characters and heartstopping emotion, this beautifully written, ingeniously crafted debut is absolutely enthralling' - <b><i>Sunday Express</i></b><br><br>'Really transports you to a different time and place' <b><i>- </i>Sara Cox<i>, Radio Times</i></b><br><br>'A dashing, magical debut . . . intricately plotted, and peopled with intriguing characters' - <b><i>Daily Mail</i></b><br><br><br><u>What readers are saying:</u><br>'an excellent historical, magical realist novel'<br>'beautifully written'<br>'full of love and humour'<br>'original and rich in historical detail'<br>'my best book of 2022'<br>'totally engrossing . . . unforgettable'</p>