Jessie Burton

L’any 1686, un dia de tardor, Nella Oortman truca a la porta d’una casa imponent del barri més ric d’Amsterdam, la fastuosa capital cultural i econòmica de l’època. La jove, de només divuit anys, com

In un giorno dautunno del 1686 la diciottenne Petronella Oortman bussa alla porta di una casa nel quartiere piu benestante di Amsterdam. È arrivata dalla campagna con il suo pappagallo Peebo, per iniziare una nuova vita come moglie dellillustre mercante Johannes Brandt. Ma invece del consorte trova la sua indisponente sorella, Marin Brandt, nella cui camera scopre appassionati messaggi nascosti tra le pagine di libri esotici; e quando Johannes torna da uno dei suoi viaggi evita accuratamente di dormire con Nella, anche solo di sfiorarla. Anzi la respinge. Lunica attenzione che Johannes riserva a Nella e uno strano dono, il modellino della loro casa con linvito ad arredarla. Sembra una beffa, ma Nella, che si sente ospite in casa propria, si rivolge allunico miniaturista di Amsterdam. Nella rimane affascinata da questa enigmatica figura che sembra sfuggirle continuamente, anche se tra loro si mantiene un dialogo sempre piu fitto, senza parole, attraverso i piccoli, straordinari manufatti che raccontano i misteri di casa Brandt. Amore e tradimento, rancori e ossessioni, sesso e sete di ricchezza sincontrano tra i canali di Amsterdam in questo folgorante romanzo desordio.

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller 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 ...Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, The Muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception - a masterpiece from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist.

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller 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 ...Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, The Muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception - a masterpiece from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist.

Easily my read of the year Sheer perfection from start to finish Catherine Doyle A beautiful and profound retelling Madeline Miller author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES Utterly transporting This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning polychromatic power Guardian Books of the Year A dazzling feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill 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 Filled with glorious full colour illustrations by award winning Olivia Lomenech Gill this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls Illuminating the girl behind the legend it brings alive Medusa for a new generation a must read for women of all ages Red Magazine stole my heart from its first fierce lines Mary Watson A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent headed monster

There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed ...On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways ...Nella is at first mystified by the closed world of the Brandt household, but as she uncovers its secrets she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall? Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heart-pounding suspense, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.

La casa de les miniatures està ambientada a l’Amsterdam de 1686 i explica la història de dues dones molt diferents i la seva lluita per la llibertat en una societat molt repressiva i crítica. Dins d

This is a sensational feat of storytelling for fans of Sarah Waters and Donna Tartt. There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed...On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways...Nella is at first mystified by the closed world of the Brandt household, but as she uncovers its secrets she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall? Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heart-pounding suspense, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.

The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller 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 ...Seductive, exhilarating and suspenseful, The Muse is an unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception - a masterpiece from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist.

Jessie Burton, autora de l’èxit internacional La casa de les miniatures, torna amb una novel·la que la confirma com una de les escriptores angleses més interessants de l’actualitat. Una història apas

The sensational Sunday Times bestseller from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse.One winter's afternoon on Hampstead Heath in 1980, Elise Morceau meets Constance Holden and quickly falls under her spell. Connie is bold and alluring, a successful writer whose novel is being turned into a major Hollywood film. Elise follows Connie to LA, a city of strange dreams and swimming pools and late-night gatherings of glamorous people. But whilst Connie thrives on the heat and electricity of this new world where everyone is reaching for the stars and no one is telling the truth, Elise finds herself floundering. When she overhears a conversation at a party that turns everything on its head, Elise makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever.Three decades later, Rose Simmons is seeking answers about her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was Constance Holden, a reclusive novelist who withdrew from public life at the peak of her fame, Rose is drawn to the door of Connie's imposing house in search of a confession . . .From the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse, The Confession is a luminous, powerful and deeply moving novel about secrets and storytelling, motherhood and friendship, and how we lose and find ourselves.

A Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Bookclub pick, The Confession is an absorbing tale of secrets and self-discovery from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse.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 . . .'Without doubt one of the best novels of recent years' - Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail.

The sequel to Jessie Burton's million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist'Elegant, atmospheric, compelling. I absolutely loved it' - Marian Keyes'A book of beauty and insight . . . awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' - Elizabeth DayIn the golden city of Amsterdam, in 1705, Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and she is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the city's theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, all is not well - her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Thea's birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present.

Wenn der Schein trugt, muss man zweimal hinsehenDie junge Nella wird mit dem Amsterdamer Handelsmann Johannes Brandt verheiratet. Als sie sein herrschaftliches Haus an der Herengracht zum ersten Mal betritt, schlagt ihr kalte Abneigung von Seiten ihrer neuen Familie entgegen. Nur das Hochzeitsgeschenk spendet ihr Trost: ein Puppenhaus, das eine exakte Nachbildung ihres neuen Zuhauses ist. Doch bald werden Nella mysteriose kleine Nachbildungen ihrer neuen Familienmitglieder geschickt und Hinweise auf das, was diese verbergen. Nella beginnt zu ahnen, dass sich hinter der perfekten Fassade der Brandts tiefe Abgrunde verbergen und Geheimnisse, die sie alle in ihren Sog ziehen werden

From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost'Pure magic [] the heroine feels as real as Tracy Beaker' The Telegraph'Hauntingly beautiful' Guardian'A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.' Katya Balen, author of October, October'For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.' Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One'Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page' A.F Steadman

«Si te dijera que maté un hombre con una mirada, ¿te quedarías a escuchar el resto de la historia?». Exiliada a una isla lejana por los caprichos de los dioses, Medusa tiene únicamente por compañía a

Amsterdam, 1705. La ravissante Thea Brandt fête ses dix-huit ans. Elle représente l'unique espoir des siens de redorer le blason de la famille. Sa tante Nella lui trouve le beau parti idéal mais la j

A dazzling, feminist reinterpretation of a classic fairytale, from the bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse, beautifully illustrated by Angela Barrett. The Restless Girls is the book that every little girl and boy needs to read, a story of family, sisterhood, imagination and bravery 'A magical modern retelling of an old fairytale ... Exquisite' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Wild, wise, generous, ferocious' KATHERINE RUNDELL 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.

A woman must make her own fate...1705, Amsterdam. Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in the heart of the city she has met the love of her life. At home, the Brandt family faces ruin, and Theas aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband. 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 to the resplendent world of Jessie Burton''''s million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way.

Relato vibrante de ambiciones íntimas y sueños traicionados donde la autora recrea el ambiente de Ámsterdam a finales del siglo XVII, un mundo áspero y riguroso donde los gremios burgueses se enfrentaban al fanatismo religioso y la intransigencia del poder establecido. Un dia de otoño de 1686, una joven de dieciocho años llama a la puerta de una casa señorial en el barrio mas acomodado de Amsterdam. Nella Oortman se ha trasladado del campo a la ciudad para convivir con su marido, Johannes Brandt, un hombre maduro y distinguido comerciante que habita en la mansion en compañia de su hermana soltera y rodeado de fieles servidores.Como regalo de boda, Johannes obsequia a su flamante esposa un objeto muy de moda entre la gente pudiente de la epoca: una replica de su propia casa en miniatura, que Nella debera poblar con las figuras creadas por una desconocida miniaturista que ha encontrado por azar.Sin embargo, poco a poco, el amable pasatiempo se ira transformando en la clave de una serie de inquietantes revelaciones que conduciran a Nella a desenmascarar los secretos mas oscuros de los actuales moradores de la casa -incluido su marido-, arrojando luz sobre los peligros que amenazan la supervivencia de su nueva familia.La critica ha dicho...Una lectura tremendamente adictiva que cautivara tanto a los fans de La joven de la perla como a los de El jilguero, con la salvedad de que Burton es una nueva voz que habla con sinceridad de sexo, de racismo y de clases sociales.The GuardianEsta historia refleja con astucia las obsesiones y prejuicios de nuestra epoca. Un libro que nadie deberia perderse.Dallas Morning NewsCon su manera indirecta de narrar, unas mujeres que ganan poder progresivamente y un final desgarrador, esta novela situa a Burton como una escritora provista de una voz original e impresionante.Kirkus ReviewsMagica, emocionante y llena de sorpresas. [...] Uno de esos libros que te recuerdan por que te enamoraste de la literatura.S. J. Watson, autor de No confies en nadie