About the Book:
When Clara Marie Stanton’s ex-fiancé begins to spread rumors that her family suffers from hereditary insanity, it’s all Clara can do to protect them from his desperate schemes and society’s prejudice. Her family may be eccentric, yes, but they certainly aren’t insane. Then Clara’s Grandfather Drosselmeyer brings on an apprentice with a mechanical leg, and all pretense of normalcy takes wing.Theodore Kingsley, a shame-chased vagabond skilled in repairing clocks, wants a fresh start far from Kingsley Court and the disappointed father who declared him dead. Upon returning to England, Theodore meets clockmaker Drosselmeyer, who hires him as an apprentice, much to Clara’s dismay. When Drosselmeyer spontaneously disappears in his secret flying owl machine, he leaves behind a note for Clara, beseeching her to make her dreams of adventure a reality by joining him on a merry scavenger hunt. Together, Clara and Theodore set off to follow Drosselmeyer’s trail of clues, but they will have to stay one step ahead of a villain who wants the flying machine for himself--at any cost.
My Review:
I absolutely loved everything about this book! You can't help be first drawn in by the whimsical and eye-catching cover. But, it doesn't stop there since you are introduced to the characters of Clara Stanton, Grand, Arthur, and Mrs. Stanton, all great characters in this tale. I was caught up in the unique scavenger hunt that had plenty of places and mechanical animals that provided clues along the way.
I bookmarked so many quotes that were either 1. funny, or 2. challenged and/or encouraged me in my Christian faith. I highly recommend this book for readers of all ages. This would make a great book club selection or a Buddy Read. I can’t wait to read more books from this author.
You will love this book for the following things:
A fiesty heroine
A wounded war veteran
Historical novels
Details that make places come alive
An animal menagerie
Eccentric, lovable family
Humor
Amazing mechanical inventions
A scavenger hunt
I received a copy of the book from the publisher and AustenProse. All opinions are my own.
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