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    The Watchmaker's Daughter: Glass And Steele, Book 1
    The Watchmaker's Daughter: Glass And Steele, Book 1
    The Watchmaker's Daughter: Glass And Steele, Book 1
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Watchmaker's Daughter: Glass And Steele, Book 1

    Written by C.J. Archer

    Narrated by Emma Powell

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    USA Today bestselling series.

    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherC.J. Archer
    Release dateDec 21, 2016
    ISBN9781987103236
    The Watchmaker's Daughter: Glass And Steele, Book 1
    Author

    C.J. Archer

    Over 3 MILLION books sold!C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical mystery and historical fantasy novels including the GLASS AND STEELE series, the CLEOPATRA FOX MYSTERIES, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES and THE GLASS LIBRARY series.C.J. 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. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, 2 children and Coco the black and white cat.Subscribe to C.J.'s newsletter to be notified when she releases a new book, as well as get access to exclusive content and subscriber-only giveaways. Join via her website: www.cjarcher.comFollow C.J. on social media to get the latest updates on her books:Facebook: www.facebook.com/CJArcherAuthorPageTwitter: www.twitter.com/cj_archerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcjarcher/

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    • 3/5
      An enjoyably predictable story that was easy to listen to. A few questionable phrases used, such as "not right in the head" in describing the woman with dementia. And sexist and offensive gender conforming language to describe Willie, the female character who dresses like a man. These are minor things however, and overall found it interesting enough to get to the end. The writing isn't superb, lots of adjectives! Which can be good to set the scene but it can also feel clunky.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      I felt like this book could have been better but it just fell short. Very little depth to the characters but the narrator was awesome!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      I liked the book, although it was very slow burning. It’s a quick book, but just dragged on a little bit.

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    • 5/5
      Refreshing with a twist and very relatable heroine. Definitely enjoyed listening to this book.

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    • 5/5
      Must must listen it’s awesome! Definitely read the whole collection
    • 3/5
      Yeah, I don't know if I would have invested my time if I had known how drawn out this book would be.
    • 5/5
      Such an excellent book I enjoyed the characters, the mystery of Mr. glass, and the wonderful ending I can say this is the best book I've read this year. This author is exquisite and telling a story, such a great storyteller I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
    • 5/5
      Loved this series of books! Happened upon this by accident after reading another book by the author and instantly hooked! Had to read the entire series to find out what happened to Matt & India.
    • 4/5
      Captivating writing, and great narration. I devoured this, and laughed out loud several times. More substantive than "fluff," but enjoyable in a similar way.
    • 4/5
      Thoroughly enjoyed this book more as a thriller/historical fiction versus a fantasy book. I wish that part had been a bit more robust. Well worth the listen though and looking forward to listening to part 2...
    • 5/5
      The fact that I listened to this book in a single day has to speak volumes as to how much I enjoyed it. The story starts right from the beginning of the book. No boring build up and is exciting and well written throughout. Filled with good characters and an interesting plot. The narration is good too
    • 3/5
      I tossed up on giving the book three or four stars. It is a great story but it could have been a little more exciting.
    • 5/5
      Well written. Mystery, intrigue, great characters. Unobsessive erotism, deep and graceful.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed listening to this book - it was relaxing and the narration was excellent!
    • 5/5
      Good charter development good plot kept me listening.
      Excellent naration.thanks
    • 3/5
      It was written well but my biggest issue is that absolutely nothing happens and for a book that's all about people talking, we know almost nothing about the main characters. It feels like a very long introduction chapter to a series, rather than a book.

      If I didn't want to spoil you, I'd say this book is equivalent to the first book of Harry Potter ending with Hagrid telling Harry he's a wizard. And the contents up until that moment take up an entire book with the information we learn and plot progression being the same.

      But I have to add a star for the narrator who was really lovely to listen to.
    • 3/5
      Probably a good book as I enjoyed the first one of the series. A pity that the narrator changed. I couldn’t listen to it.
    • 5/5
      I normally dislike fantasy books but this one caught my attention and I’m glad I read it.
    • 3/5
      Overall it was a pretty decent listen. Most of the revelations packed tightly together toward the end, and the conclusion felt a little rushed.
      But nevertheless I was entertained.
    • 5/5
      I really do enjoy C. J. Archer's books.

      The story was unique and the narrator's voice was lovely and well suited. I'm a little sad that the 2nd book is narrated by a different person.
    • 5/5
      This was a fun and easy "read". I loved having access to the book and audiobook. There were great twists and chapter cliffhangers that kept me wanting to go to the next chapter. I can't wait to read the next one!
    • 5/5
      Excellent adventure. Riveting plot. Glass and Steel takes you on thrilling ride, part mystery and a smidge of romance.
    • 4/5
      This is a very interesting book with some likeable, and some scary characters . The culmination makes for a Great read.
    • 5/5
      I loved this it was so easy to picture in my mind, I couldn’t stop listening, wonderful author!!