A Case of Curiosities

**A Case of Curiosities - Preloved Literary Fiction**

Meet Claude Page, an 18th-century French inventor whose mechanical marvels and scientific gadgets can't quite fix his complicated love life. This deliciously eccentric historical novel follows Claude's journey from curious child to master craftsman, weaving together clockwork automatons, optical illusions, and enough romantic entanglements to power a small revolution.

Allen Kurzweil serves up a feast of period detail without the dusty academia - think steampunk before steampunk was cool. Perfect for readers who devoured *The Night Circus* or anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, science, and human folly. History buffs and literary fiction lovers will find plenty to obsess over in Claude's wonderfully weird world.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks has already charmed previous readers and is ready for its next adventure.

**Reader Reviews:**
"Absolutely enchanting - like finding a secret room full of beautiful, broken toys."
"Kurzweil makes 18th-century France feel alive and immediate. Claude is unforgettable."