"The Clockmaker's Daughter" is a novel by Kate Morton that intertwines the lives of several characters across different time periods. The story revolves around a mysterious Victorian house and a young woman named Elodie Winslow, who discovers a diary that reveals secrets about her family's past and a tragic love story involving a clockmaker and his daughter. The narrative shifts between the 19th century and the present day, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. As Elodie uncovers the truth, she learns about the impact of choices made by those who came before her, ultimately connecting her to the clockmaker's daughter in profound ways.