Bridge of Clay: The redemptive, joyous bestseller by the author of THE BOOK THIEF

The Dunbar brothers are living in a house without grown-ups, rocked by tragedy and long-buried secrets. To understand their family's story, Matthew Dunbar must travel to find three things: a lost typewriter, a dead dog, and the bones of the snake that killed it. He will learn of a mother who crosses continents for a new home, a father searching for love in the keys of an old piano, and a brother named Clay who will change their lives forever. Readers love Bridge of Clay for its emotional impact, original storytelling, and rich resonant themes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2019
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Bridge of Clay is a remarkable and captivating novel that will leave readers in awe. Written by M. L. Stedman, the author of The Light Between Oceans, this book is a masterpiece of storytelling. It is achingly moving, delightfully funny, and thoroughly uplifting.

The story revolves around the Dunbar brothers, five siblings who are left to navigate the perfect chaos of a house without grown-ups after their mother is dead and their father has fled. This is a family rocked by tragedy and long buried secrets. To understand their family's story, Matthew Dunbar must embark on a journey to find three things: a lost typewriter, a dead dog, and the bones of the snake that killed it.

Through his quest, Matthew discovers the incredible resilience and strength of his family. He learns of a mother who crosses continents for a new home, of a father searching for love in the keys of an old piano, and of a brother named Clay who makes the most challenging journey of them all and changes their lives forever.

What sets Bridge of Clay apart is its original and compelling narrative. The author weaves together a tapestry of characters and events that are both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The writing is rich and evocative, transporting readers across space and time.

Readers have fallen in love with this book, praising it for its emotional depth and its ability to touch the heart. One reviewer said, "Page upon glorious page left my heart bruised, but gratefully beating." Another reviewer noted, "A book rarely touches me so emotionally."

Bridge of Clay is a monumental book that can draw you across space and time. It is devastating, demanding, deeply moving, and epic. It is a must-read for anyone who loves storytelling and wants to be transported to a world of passion, resilience, and love.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780552774765