Jessie Burton is an author whose works delve into the intricate connections between people and the secrets held within the past. Her writing is characterized by a rich, evocative prose that transports readers to distinct worlds and eras. Burton masterfully weaves historical backdrops with psychological depth, exploring themes of identity, art, and the power of narrative. Her novels offer compelling stories that resonate long after the final page is turned.
The story revolves around two children whose fates intertwine after discovering an ancient treasure. This treasure holds the extraordinary ability to restore their most cherished loss, setting them on a journey of adventure and self-discovery. Jessie Burton weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of loss, hope, and the magic of childhood, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy richly layered stories.
For her twelve daughters, Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight and she still has one possession her father can't take: the power of her imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live
The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller 'Elegant, atmospheric, compelling. I absolutely loved it' - Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel 'A book of beauty and insight . . . awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' - Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie 1705. Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in Amsterdam's golden city centre she has met the love of her life. At home, the Brandt family faces ruin, and Thea's aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband among the city's elite. As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present. Will each woman be able to rescue her destiny from the whims of fortune? Returning the reader to the resplendent world of the million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way.
When Elise Morceau meets the writer Constance Holden, she quickly falls under her spell. Connie is sophisticated, bold and alluring - everything Elise feels she is not. She follows Connie to LA, but in this city of strange dreams and razzle dazzle, Elise feels even more out of her depth and makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever. Three decades later, Rose Simmons is trying to uncover the story of her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was a now reclusive novelist, Rose finds herself at the door of Constance Holden's house in search of a confession.
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found here A picture hides a thousand words . . . On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arrived from Trinidad five years ago, she has been offered a job as a typist under the tutelage of the glamorous and enigmatic Marjorie Quick. But though Quick takes Odelle into her confidence, and unlocks a potential she didn't know she had, she remains a mystery - no more so than when a lost masterpiece with a secret history is delivered to the gallery. The truth about the painting lies in 1936 and a large house in rural Spain, where Olive Schloss, the daughter of a renowned art dealer, is harbouring ambitions of her own. Into this fragile paradise come artist and revolutionary Isaac Robles and his half-sister Teresa, who immediately insinuate themselves into the Schloss family, with explosive and devastating consequences . . .
"Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love and betrayal"--Publisher's description
Korean edition of The Miniaturist: A Novel by Jessie Burton. The book won the 2014 Waterstones Book of the Year award and the author Jessie Burton won the 'new writer of the year' award at the 2014 National Book Awards. From the Back Cover; On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her splendid new home is not welcoming... In Korean. Annotation copyright Tsai Fong Books, Inc. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.
Miłość, pożądanie, zdrada i mroczne sekrety bogatych kupców w siedemnastowiecznym Amsterdamie. W październiku 1686 roku osiemnastoletnia Nella Oortman przybywa do domu swojego męża, zamożnego kupca Johannesa Brandta. Zamiast ciepłego przyjęcia, wita ją chłodna siostra Johannesa, Marin. Gdy mąż w końcu się pojawia, nie poświęca jej wiele uwagi, lecz wręcza niezwykły prezent: drewnianą replikę ich domu, którą umebluje tajemnicza miniaturzystka. Zafascynowana jej talentem, Nella szybko odkrywa, że drobiazgi w domku nie tylko odsłaniają sekrety rodziny Brandtów, ale także przewidują nadchodzące tragedie. Kim jest artystka, która zna tak wiele o ich życiu? Czy rodzina jest jedynie marionetkami w jej rękach? Debiutancka powieść Jessie Burton, inspirowana autentyczną postacią Petronelli Oortman oraz jednym z najcenniejszych zabytków Rijksmuseum, przenosi nas w czasy złotego wieku Holandii, ukazując rozkwit handlu i sztuki oraz tajemnice skrywane w sercach postaci z obrazów Vermeera, Halsa i Rembrandta. Książka zdobyła uznanie na Targach Książki we Frankfurcie i ukazuje się w 30 krajach.
