Anna Mazzola 2 Books Collection Set: The Clockwork Girl & The House of Whispers - Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set
The Clockwork Girl
The House of Whispers

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback & Hardback)
ISBN: 9781398703803 (The Clockwork Girl, Paperback) / 9781398703834 (The House of Whispers, Hardback)
Publisher: Orion
Age Range: Adult

Overview
This atmospheric two-book collection brings together two of Anna Mazzola's most acclaimed gothic historical novels. The Clockwork Girl transports readers to the icy, secret-laden streets of 1750s Paris, while The House of Whispers unfolds in Fascist-era Rome in 1938. Both novels blend meticulous historical detail with simmering suspense, exploring hidden identities, domestic menace, and the dark undercurrents running beneath seemingly respectable households. A superb introduction to a celebrated voice in historical gothic fiction.

About the Books
In The Clockwork Girl, chambermaid Madeleine Chastel arrives at the Paris home of a celebrated clockmaker and his unworldly daughter during a bitter winter, as birds fall frozen from the sky. Madeleine is concealing a dangerous secret of her own and a covert purpose: to uncover the truth behind the clockmaker's experiments. As children vanish from the city's streets, whispers grow that his exquisite mechanical creations, jewelled birds and silver spiders, conceal something far more sinister than clever engineering.

The House of Whispers is set in Rome, 1938, as the shadow of war deepens and Fascism tightens its grip. Talented pianist Eva Valenti marries widower Dante Cavallera and moves into his unsettling household, where something seems to whisper through the walls and leave strange marks on his young daughter. Eva becomes convinced the house itself is guarding long-buried secrets that Dante is desperate to keep hidden, all while she must conceal a dangerous truth about her own identity before it puts her in mortal danger.

Together, these two novels showcase Anna Mazzola's gift for combining rich historical settings with slow-building dread, perfect for readers who love gothic suspense rooted in real history.

Key Benefits

• Two acclaimed gothic historical novels from a celebrated author in one collection
• Rich, atmospheric settings spanning 1750s Paris and 1938 Rome
• Brand new, unread UK editions in their original formats
• Perfect for fans of historical fiction, gothic suspense and domestic noir
• A thoughtful gift for readers of literary and historical thrillers

About the Author
Anna Mazzola is a British writer of historical gothic fiction, known for weaving meticulous research into tense, atmospheric narratives. Her novels frequently explore themes of hidden identity, secrecy and the darker corners of domestic life set against real historical backdrops. She has built a strong following among readers of literary suspense and historical crime fiction, with her work praised for its evocative settings and psychologically complex characters.

Why You'll Love This Anna Mazzola Collection
Two gripping, beautifully written gothic novels in one set, ideal for readers who love atmospheric historical fiction laced with mystery, secrets and slow-burning tension.

Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from the image shown, and ISBNs listed reflect the UK editions as supplied.