the watchmaker of filigree street by natasha pulley

With music and time at the heart of this intriguing novel, the skilfully rendered interplay speaks volumes about the talent and imagination at work behind such an intricately beautiful piece of writing. Pulley's style is reminiscent of filigree: a decorative work of fine strands woven together into a delicate tracery, which underpins the overarching plot. Amid this thriller-like plot, Pulley raises thought-provoking questions about free will, fate and identity - making for a rich brew of historical fantasy, philosophy and emotion * Washington Post * Elegantly composed, atmospheric and wholly compelling.

This is accomplished writing from Natasha Pulley, whose imagination shines through * Irish Times * Enchanting. A remarkable debut * Los Angeles Times Book Review * Historical fiction, magic realism and elements of gothic fiction combine in this ambitious debut. There's nothing quite like putting down a delightful, relentlessly charming and deeply moving book and then finding out it's the authors first. Pulley's capacity for making antagonists out of fully realized and sympathetic characters is impressive, as is her ability to keep one guessing as the plot ticks along. It dances between genres and makes partners of several. Humour, wit, mystery and danger are threaded through the book in musical measure. A compelling read * SFX Magazine * A charming, quirky, clever tale, filled with intricate detail, and a plot that feels as deftly crafted as a precision timepiece * Joanne Harris * Rare and precious. Part Susanna Clarke, part Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street is a delightful read that benefits from wonderfully colourful characters and a lyrical prose style full of esoteric detail. The Watchmaker of Filigree Street might be compared to one of Mori's clockwork birds: intricate, charming and altogether surprising - Helene Wecker * New York Times, Editors Choice * Ten out of ten * Spectator * Impressively competent: steam-punk meets Zuleika Dobson * Michele Roberts, author of Daughters of the House * Forget steampunk. Ms Pulley's prose is strong and energetic, with a wry edge.

The watchmaker of filigree street by natasha pulley