Miniaturist LP, The

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Set in 1686 Amsterdam, the story follows eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman as she navigates her new life with her distant husband, merchant Johannes Brandt. Isolated in a grand yet unwelcoming home, her life takes a turn when Johannes gifts her a miniature replica of their house. Nella enlists a mysterious miniaturist to furnish it, leading to unsettling parallels between the miniatures and her reality. This enchanting tale explores themes of identity, control, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of art and craftsmanship.