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The Mapmaker's Daughter

By: Clare Marchant
Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens
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Could a rediscovered map show her the way?

Present day: When thirty-six-year-old Robyn Willoughby discovers an exquisite yet blood-stained Tudor map in her father’s antique map shop, desperate for a distraction from her problems, she decides to investigate. But as Robyn delves into the mystery, she finds herself caught up in a centuries-old secret – one that will change her life forever.

1569: Forced to flee Holland to escape persecution, twenty-year-old Freida Ortelius uses her mapmaking skills to start anew in London. Soon her rare talent catches the eye of Queen Elizabeth, who demands Freida’s help in fighting the Spanish threat. Freida must now embark on a deadly mission, the consequences of which will echo down the ages…

A sweeping and heartbreaking read, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.

©2022 Clare Marchant (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Medieval Renaissance Small Town & Rural England Middle Ages Royalty Tudor

Critic reviews

Praise for Clare Marchant:

‘Emotional and intense, this is a page-turning story of secrets that echo through time’ RACHEL HORE, author of The Love Child

‘A rich and vivid historical story, The Secrets of Saffron Hall is one of those rare books that is totally engrossing. I loved it’ NICOLA CORNICK, author of The Forgotten Sister

‘The past and present is skilfully entwined in this captivating and emotional debut’ HEIDI SWAIN, author of The Secret Seaside Escape

‘Emotive, immersive and compelling, a beautiful story that captures the heart’ LIZ FENWICK, author of The Path to the Sea

‘This pulled me in and didn’t let me go: a page-turner with such historical depth and tender touch that it enchanted my heart. I adored it.’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop

‘Intriguing and fascinating, a real insight into a turbulent time in England’s history’ KATHLEEN MCGURL, author of The Secret of the Chateau

‘An intensely gripping, emotional read, that kept me turning the pages until the early hours of the morning. An atmospheric story sure to please all fans of timeslip novels!’ CHRISTINA COURTENAY, author of Echoes of the Runes

‘A beautifully written story which pulls you in and whisks you away to another time. Clare Marchant is a fabulous new talent’ ROSIE HENDRY, author of the East End Angels series

‘A charming and engaging mystery, beautifully told’ JENNI KEER, author of The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker

‘An emotionally gripping and page-turning tale of love and loss’ NATALIE MEG EVANS, author of The Paris Girl

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I enjoyed this story the historical research was very good and the narrator was also good

very enjoyable

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A story very well written, encompassing two families living several centuries apart and the dramas that brought them together over these centuries through the mapmakers daughter

Excellent story, beautifully read

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It was a good story but not for me. I kept checking how many chapters were left

OK but i found it a bit boring. Was determined to finish it though

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Unlike my previous read I found the links between the 2 main characters tenuous and I found myself skipping Robyn 's section of the narrative as it was very predictable.
The historical side was interesting as I knew little of the struggle of the Hugenots

Disappointed after thoroughly enjoying previous book _The house of the witch

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Enjoyed the story and the significance of map making in the 16th century coupled with the strength exhibited by some women in both early and modern times.

Good story well narrated

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