Clockwork Boys, The Wonder Engine, Thornhedge 5 Books Collection Set by T. Kingfisher - Fiction - Mixed Format
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Titles in This Set:
A Sorceress Comes to Call
A House with Good Bones
Thornhedge
Clockwork Boys
The Wonder Engine
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixedlot
ISBN: 9789124150099
Overview:
Step into a quintet of darkly atmospheric adventures from T. Kingfisher, gathered into a single, premium collection. This 5-book set pairs intimate gothic tales with sweeping clockwork adventures, offering something for every mood and appetite for fantasy. Beginning with A Sorceress Comes to Call, Cordelia's world—where doors between rooms vanish and secrets simmer beneath the surface—draws readers into a story about independence, danger, and choosing who to trust in a world where magic and danger walk side by side. A House with Good Bones follows Samantha Montgomery as a family home reshapes itself into a stage for memory, ritual, and uncanny power, proving that some houses demand more than just grace. Thornhedge weaves faerie lore with a tender coming-of-age thread, as a child blessed by the fae learns the weight of belonging. The Clocktaur War duology—Clockwork Boys and The Wonder Engine—sends Slate, Caliban, and allies on a perilous journey through enemy lands to uncover the truth behind clockwork soldiers and the city of marvels. With mixed formats in brand-new condition, this collection is a versatile gift and a doorway to multiple immersive fantasies in one purchase.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This set threads five distinct fantasies into a cohesive reading journey, balancing gothic domestic suspense, faerie-lore wonder, and steam-powered adventure. You get a broad tonal range—from eerie, intimate atmospheres to expansive, action-driven narratives—without leaving the same author’s unmistakable voice. The mix of paperback and hardcover formats adds tactile variety and display appeal, while the serial threads of Slate and Caliban offer continuity across separate tales and duology volumes. It’s an ideal gift for collectors who crave variety and depth in one definitive collection, and for readers eager to explore a single, trusted fantasy voice across multiple subgenres.
Books Included in This Collection:
A Sorceress Comes to Call
Cordelia knows her mother is unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors between rooms—there are no secrets in this house! Cordelia isn’t allowed to have a single friend. The only time she feels truly free is on her daily rides with her mother’s beautiful white horse, Falada. When a mysterious visitor arrives, she must decide who to trust in a world where protection and danger blur, and where magic may demand more than loyalty.
A House with Good Bones
Samantha Montgomery returns to her family home to find a massive black vulture perched on the mailbox and interiors transformed into a sterile, reverent space. Grace before dinner becomes the rule, and the memory of her long-dead grandmother weighs heavily on the present. As Sam uncovers the house’s uncanny quiet power, she learns that home can be a doorway to both memory and revelation—and that some secrets demand courage to face.
Thornhedge
On the day of birth, Toadling is stolen by the fairies and raised in the warm tides of faerieland. Now an adult, the fae ask a favor: return to the human world and bless a newborn child. Simple, right? The journey tests belonging, loyalty, and the boundaries between two worlds, all told with T. Kingfisher’s signature blend of whimsy and spine-tingling consequence.
Clockwork Boys
Alongside a former demon-possessed paladin named Caliban, Slate embarks with a murderously determined ex-lover and a feisty, irritable scholar to uncover the truth about the Clockwork Boys—deadly mechanical soldiers threatening their realm. A perilous trek through enemy lands brings them to Anuket City, where every clue deepens the danger and every choice could alter their world forever.
The Wonder Engine
Slate and her crew arrive in Anuket City, a hub of artificial marvels where Clockwork Boys are forged. The mystery behind their existence grows clearer yet more entangled, and Slate’s history in the city returns to complicate the mission. An undeniable attraction to Caliban adds personal tension to political intrigue, while Caliban’s nobility tests loyalties as past and present collide in a thrilling finale of courage and consequence.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Fans of dark fantasy, gothic fiction, and fairy-tale-inspired adventures will find a home in this collection. It’s ideal for readers who enjoy strong, resourceful heroines, morally nuanced plots, and world-building that blends folklore with speculative tech. The five-book arc also makes it a superb gift for book lovers, collectors, book clubs, and students of speculative fiction seeking a rich, immersive reading experience in one affordable bundle.
Key Benefits:
- Five immersive novels from a single author in one collection.
- A seamless blend of gothic, fairy-tale, and steampunk fantasy.
- Mixed-format packaging for flexibility and gifting.
- Strong, memorable heroines and morally complex plots.
- A complete reading journey from intimate tales to epic adventure.
- Great value vs buying titles individually.
- Collectible set that enhances display and personal library.
About the Author:
T. Kingfisher is the pen name of Ursula Vernon, a widely read fantasy author and illustrator celebrated for inventive fairy-tale-inspired fiction and sharp, human storytelling. Kingfisher’s work spans standalones and series, known for atmospheric worlds, witty dialogue, and surprising twists on folklore. Readers connect with her female protagonists—resourceful, principled, and imperfect—who navigate danger, loyalty, and unexpected tenderness. This collection showcases her range from intimate gothic mood pieces to sprawling, clockwork-driven quests, making it a compelling entry point for new readers and a satisfying consolidation for longtime fans.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the full five-title collection gives you a complete reading arc in one purchase, with consistent world-building, shared motifs, and a sense of progression from sinister quiet to high-stakes adventure. The mix-format packaging adds tactile variety and display appeal, while the standalone strength of each book ensures you can start anywhere and still be drawn into the same rich authorial voice. It’s a thoughtful gift for fantasy lovers, book clubs, or fans of BookTok-worthy discoveries. If you crave mood, whimsy, and moral nuance, this collection delivers a premium, binge-ready experience.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
