{"product_id":"9781804990940","title":"The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Sean Lusk\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHistorical fiction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 May 2023 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePaperback | 368 pages\u003cbr\u003e128 x 197 x 32mm | 256g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of PANDORA, THE ESSEX SERPENT and THE NIGHT CIRCUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023 and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . .' - Ruth Jones'One of the best books I've read this year . . . completely unforgettable' - Bonnie Garmus------Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadenhall Street, London, 1754.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully crafted historical mystery of love and hope, and the adventure of finding your place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREAD SEAN LUSK'S EXCITING NEW NOVEL, A WOMAN OF OPINION, OUT NOW!------'Packed with intrigue, vividly drawn characters and heartstopping emotion, this beautifully written, ingeniously crafted debut is absolutely enthralling' - Sunday Express'Really transports you to a different time and place' - Sara Cox, Radio Times'A dashing, magical debut . . . intricately plotted, and peopled with intriguing characters' - Daily MailWhat readers are saying:'an excellent historical, magical realist novel''beautifully written''full of love and humour''original and rich in historical detail''my best book of 2022''totally engrossing . . . unforgettable'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sean Lusk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64839426933085,"sku":"9781804990940","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1074\/9358\/9341\/files\/9781804990940.jpg?v=1780058671","url":"https:\/\/adventureintobooks.co.uk\/products\/9781804990940","provider":"Adventure Into Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}