The Watchmaker of Filigree Street: A bewitching tale of historical fantasy, magic, love and a clockwork octopus

Name: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street: A bewitching tale of historical fantasy, magic, love and a clockwork octopus
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (6802 reviews)
Author: Natasha Pulley

by Natasha Pulley

Historical Fiction Fantasy

4.1 (6,802)

4.1 stars from 6,802 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

336 pages~5.6 hr readPublished by Jumbo Neue Medien + VerlaPublished 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and want that same blend of historical detail with subtle, elegant magic.
You're drawn to romantic tension that develops slowly across time and continents, with real emotional stakes.
You appreciate prose that feels carefully crafted, where even minor details about craftsmanship and setting matter.

Maybe not for you if...

You want your fantasy action-packed and explicit; this book's magic is quiet and atmospheric, revealed gradually.
You prefer straightforward plots without narrative complexity or multiple timelines.
You're looking for a traditionally resolved love triangle; the romantic entanglements here are more nuanced and uncertain.

About this book

In 1883 London, Thaniel Steepleton discovers a gold pocket watch on his pillow. Six months later, the timepiece saves his life by drawing him away from an explosion that destroys Scotland Yard. Seeking its maker, Thaniel finds Keita Mori, a Japanese immigrant watchmaker who appears kind and lonely but seems to be hiding something. When Oxford physicist Grace Carrow becomes involved, Thaniel finds himself caught between conflicting loyalties. The novel moves between Victorian London, Japan during its civil war, and other settings, weaving historical events with magical elements. The story features a clockwork octopus and explores the mysterious watchmaker's true nature.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 67% off peak. Price has dropped 11 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 181 days.

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Currently around #609K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 72% recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 6,802 reviews

Gaining approximately 14 new reviews per month. Rating has remained stable at 4.1 over the tracking period.

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