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When an apprentice from the Mapmakers' Guild goes missing, Matt and India are employed to find him. Going undercover as a married couple, they discover that not everyone at the guild is what they seem, and the lad's unearthly maps caused jealousy, suspicion and fear.

With one of the apprentice's magic maps in their possession, India and Matt must use their wits and India's fledgling, untried magic to find him. But the more they investigate, the more sinister plots they uncover, including a link between the Mapmakers' and Watchmakers' Guilds, and an ancient magical treasure buried beneath the streets of London.

As the net of suspicion widens and enemies draw closer, it's not just the apprentice's life that's in danger, but Matt's too. Someone will go to great lengths to prevent him discovering the name of the man who can fix the watch keeping him alive. Great lengths indeed.

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2 MILLION books sold! C.J. Archer is the USA Today bestselling author of historical fantasy novels including THE EMILY CHAMBERS SPIRIT MEDIUM TRILOGY, the FREAK HOUSE series, the MINISTRY OF CURIOSITIES series and the GLASS AND STEELE books. 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 including a Glass and Steele short story. Join via her website: cjarcher.com Follow her on social media to get the latest updates on her books: Facebook: facebook.com/CJArcherAuthorPage Twitter: twitter.com/cj_archer Instagram: https: //instagram.com/authorcjarcher/ Goodreads: https: //goodreads.com/author/show/4615377.C_J_Archer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01J4PFJD4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ C.J. Archer (October 25, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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C.J. Archer is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of historical fantasy and historical mystery 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.

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Lo Lo

Good read and follow up to first boom

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024

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I liked learning more about the characters .there was many weird and turns.plot kept me guessing what would be next .great dialogue between the characters .

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Kelly Weaver

So good I had to buy it twice

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2018

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I read The Watchmaker's Daughter and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though it ended abruptly with not much resolved. I bought the second book and found the story a little better with the flirting between the two main characters much more believable. The introduction of characters that quickly disappear again with no more development is frustrating. I came back today to buy book three because despite my nitpicking with the minor things in the story bothering me it's a fun light read, and I discover not only can I not buy the third book but I hadn't paid for the second book because there was an issue with my method of payment.

This prompted me to call Amazon to find out how this could have happened. They were just as astonished as I that a book downloaded to my kindle without paying for it, but the issue with the payment was with my bank. I contacted the bank and found out there was a major security breach with their system, so they deactivated everyone's cards and issued new ones.

I resolved the problem, and here I am purchasing the book again even though I've already read it. In fact, just in case my bank decided to do something else without telling me, I downloaded the rest of the series. How the book arrived on my kindle is a mystery, although I've encountered bizarre things like this with electronics my entire life. I've never been able to wear a watch either. Just don't keep time if they're on my wrist.

I'm hoping the few nitpicky things I have with the characters and some of the plot points that don't seem to resolve themselves are all dealt with through the series. Otherwise, I love the world building, the Victorian England setting, and how magic is used with the story.

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David1301

Magical Maps Lead to Danger

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

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Our heroine now knows for sure her timekeeper magic. Will this knowledge help in finding the mysterious Chronos in time to save Mr. Glass's life. A map drawn by a missing map making apprentice may hold the location of Roman treasure and the missing persons. The chase is on. The reader will enjoy this exciting story.

Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023

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I've stumbled across a treasure trove of series by C.J. Archer and I'm having a blast. These mysteries are well plotted and fast paced. Good stuff.

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dncall

Fun historical urban fantasy with a touch of romance

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2021

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MY RATING SYSTEM
5 stars--WOW
4 stars--would read again
3 stars--was good, won't read again
2 stars--read it, but didn't enjoy it
1 star--didn't finish, it was so awful

Do I need to read books before this one: yes
Cliffhanger: watch isn't fixed

SUMMARY

The group learns Thursday that Mirth picks up his money every Wednesday. That same day, Commissioner Munro employs Matt and India to find his missing illegitimate son, Daniel. He gives them a picture and a map. He was last seen leaving his apprenticeship with the master mapmaker. India feels magic in the exquisite map of London.

They agree to take the case to keep in Munro's good graces, especially as Sheriff Payne has arrived and will likely make trouble. They also continue looking for Dupont, the watchmaker from the factory who might be Chronos.

EVALUATION

Treasure maps are fun! I like how the author takes an ordinary yet niche job (first watchmaking, now mapmaking), adds a little magic, and writes a story around it.

I'd like to see more character development. India doesn't seem to be mourning her father much. I don't know Matt very well. Wilkie, Duke, Cyclops, and Letitia are convenient stock characters. Where are the deep discussions? The life sharing? Jokes between friends?

I'd also like to see more setting. Because of high school history, I have an idea what England was like at 1790; I really have no idea what it was like at 1890. The only difference I've seen so far is some gas lights at businesses.

RECOMMENDATION

All those who enjoyed Book 1

FAVORITE QUOTES

It was nice to be liked for being myself and not have to hide my forthrightness under a polite façade all the time.

I knew he was right, but I wasn't going to tell him so. He might use it against me later when I changed my mind.

POSSIBLE TRIGGERS (SPOILERS)

Sex: nothing
Language: 0 F words, 21 Lord's name in vain, 0 S words
Violence: kidnapping, murders, threats

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good and somewhat familiar

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023

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Resembles another series by the same author having to do with bookstores. I look forward to finding out why. Entertaining and readable, if not stellar.

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Sandy B

Fun, hidden magic, great characters - highly recommended

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017

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Second installment in this series is just as good as the first. At this point I will read anything this author writes because the books just suck you right into the story and are very well-written. The two main characters’ romance vibe isn’t overdone, and you will find yourself rooting for them. I like the blend of magic and Victorian times, and the views on women from back then are well described but an undertone throughout the book and not pushed at you. I think her main storyline has a lot of promise to keep us entertained for a good while without getting tired of it at all. Fun, hidden magic, mystery, great characters - I highly recommend this series!

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Susan

Great story!

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023

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I have enjoyed the Glass and Steel books so much. I wish they were all “free”Kindle books. I would read them all.

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Claire

Loved it!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2024

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I really liked this book. Towards the end I was getting a bit tired of the 'will they won't they thing' but it's pleasant enough to stick with it.

Doreen Graham

Magic and Murder

Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2021

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I absolutely loved this book. We stepped back in time to ride the omnibus, hansom cab and brougham carriage. We keep our secret treasures in our reticule while wearing lovely fashionable dresses. We learn about magical watchmakers and mapmakers, and archaeology. We dabble in courting, being seen for social status at the opera, proper etiquette, receiving visitors. All while investigating mysterious circumstances, missing people, kidnappings, searching for evidence, and solving murders. I enjoyed the second book in this series immensely and can’t wait to dive into book three. Matt, India, Willie, the Cyclops, and friends are fascinating to me. I feel like I’m part of the team. Well done, C.J. Archer!

ZOETTE

très prenant.

Reviewed in France on November 10, 2020

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Clare C

I’m hooked!

Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2019

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Okay, yep, it’s close to midnight and I’m calculating how many hours of reading book 3 I can fit in before I ‘must’ go to sleep. It’s one of those series. It’s fun, addictive, fast paced, and sexy as hell. I like the magic in this book and India finding her voice. Looove the sexual tension between her and Matt. I like that the other characters are becoming more involved, too. I want to wallop Hope, but perhaps Willie (aka The Legend) will do it for me (*snickers*). Anyway, this series is getting better and better, and I’m excited by the knowledge there are a ton of books to go. The leap in story and writing quality from book 1 to 2 was noticeable, especially pacing, and I really feel like the author is getting more feedback on the story, which is excellent and makes me want to keep reading, too. Mostly I just need my fix of Matt/India. India’s inability to accept a compliment is starting to annoy me, though. Take a compliment, woman! Geez. Anyway, time to tuck in book 3. Thank you for writing these, CJ. I’m enjoying them immensely; you’ve cured my book drought.

Skigolfhike

A series with a little magical mystery and growing romantic tension.

Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2022

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I really liked the characters some of whom were unexpectedly quirky. The reader is often surprised by their actions and what they say.

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