The Watchmaker's Daughter: A Free Fantasy Book

· Glass and Steele Book 1 · C.J. Archer
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Read the first book in the multi-USA Today bestselling historical fantasy romance series for FREE.

"It was wonderful! Full of mystery, intrigue, a hint of romance and of course the witty humour." ★★★★★ Google Play reviewer Cindy Jean


"This is a great read with many twists and turns that are extremely interesting. The characters are excellent." ★★★★★ Google Play reviewer Cherry Malone


"I absolutely loved this book! Can not wait for the next book in the series. The characters are easily lovely and the plot is one of a kind! Super excited for this new series!" ★★★★★ Google Play reviewer Lori Yedor


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India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who'll accept her - an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's ill.


Matthew Glass must find a particular watchmaker, but he won't tell India why any old one won't do. Nor will he tell her what he does back home, and how he can afford to stay in a house in one of London's best streets. So when she reads about an American outlaw known as the Dark Rider arriving in England, she suspects Mr. Glass is the fugitive. When danger comes to their door, she's certain of it. But if she notifies the authorities, she'll find herself unemployed and homeless again - and she will have betrayed the man who saved her life.


With a cast of quirky characters, an intriguing mystery, and a dash of romance, THE WATCHMAKER'S DAUGHTER is the start of a thrilling new historical fantasy series from the author of the bestselling Ministry of Curiosities, Freak House, and Emily Chambers Spirit Medium books. Readers have likened The Watchmaker's Daughter to A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness but set in Victorian London, and books by Deanna Raybourn but with gaslamp fantasy.

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4.6
694 reviews
Maggie Bacher
September 9, 2019
i absolutely enjoyed this book. the story is interesting and the characters enjoyable. the story line is definitely original. a young woman ends up homeless and jobless after her father dies and her fiance reveals his true intentions of stealing her father's shop. she ends up in the company of some rough american types who are her saving grace, at least for a week. there are a handful or swear words in it. so far, no sex. i hope the series continues that way.
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Wendy
June 5, 2016
I did receive an advanced copy from the author in exchange for an honest review, this in no way influenced my enjoyment of the story… in fact I was rather hesitant to read it, due to the synopsis, for fear I wouldn't like it. However, C.J. Archer is a marvellous story crafter. The tale draws you in and keeps you hooked, wanting more. I was so enthralled, i ended up reading the entire book in one day. I greatly look forward to the next installment in this new series.
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Valerie Clark
April 18, 2016
Apparently we weren't supposed to be able to get this book yet because it hasn't gone through final revisions. I don't know if I should be happy I was able to get it early - it's good just the way it is (except the ending, but since it's the first in a new series the ending kind of makes sense) - or upset because now I have even longer to wait for book 2!
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C.J. Archer has loved history and books for as long as she can remember and feels fortunate that she found a way to combine the two. She has at various times worked as a librarian, IT support person and technical writer but in her heart has always been a fiction writer. Her first historical fantasy series, THE EMILY CHAMBERS SPIRIT MEDIUM TRILOGY, has sold over 45,000 copies and garnered rave reviews.

 

C.J. spent her early childhood in the dramatic beauty of outback Queensland, Australia, but now lives in suburban Melbourne with her husband, two children and a mischievous black & white cat named Coco.

 

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