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The sensational new novel from 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. ...

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A dazzling, feminist fairytale from the bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. This inspirational story about family, sisterhood, imagination and bravery is a modern classic to be handed down from mother to daughter for generations 'A fierce fairytale for the rebel girl' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'A complete revelation' THANDIE NEWTON'A magical modern retelling of an old fairytale ... Exquisite' JACQUELINE WILSON'Wild, wise, generous...

Praise for The Miniaturist and The Muse:‘The literary sensation of the year’ Sunday Times‘Deftly plotted and richly characterised . . . exquisitely written, evocative and suspenseful’ Sunday Express‘Masterful, complex and atmospheric . . . exhilarating’ Herald‘Heart-stopping, evocative . . . a triumph’ Daily Telegraph‘Atmospheric and fascinating . . . keeps you gripped right to the unexpected conclusion’ The Times

Praise for The Miniaturist and The Muse:'The literary sensation of the year' Sunday Times'Deftly plotted and richly characterised . . . exquisitely written, evocative and suspenseful' Sunday Express'Masterful, complex and atmospheric . . . exhilarating' Herald'Heart-stopping, evocative . . . a triumph' Daily Telegraph'Atmospheric and fascinating . . . keeps you gripped right to the unexpected conclusion' The Times

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Per le sue dodici figlie, la morte della Regina Laurelia in un incidente automobilistico è una tragedia che va oltre la perdita della madre. Il padre, Re Alberto, non può sopportare l'idea che le principesse siano in pericolo, e decide di tenerle al sicuro, a tutti i costi. Le ragazze sono costrette così a rinunciare allo studio, alle loro passioni, e, soprattutto, alla loro libertà. Ma la più grande delle sorelle, la Principessa Frida, decide...

Zwischen dem Swinging London der 60er Jahre und dem schwülheißen Andalusien am Vorabend der Spanischen Revolution entspinnt sich diese fesselnde Geschichte zweier jungen Frauen, die durch ein Gemälde schicksalhaft miteinander verwoben sind.London, 1967. Odelle Bastien, aus Trinidad nach England gekommen, um ihren Traum vom Schreiben zu verwirklichen, ergattert einen Job in der renommierten Kunstgalerie Skelton. Durch einen sensationellen Fund ...

A feminist retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by bestselling author Burton ("The Miniaturist"). After the 12 daughters of King Alberto lose their mother, they also lose their lessons, possessions, and freedom. Princess Frida, the eldest, is determined that they shall still thrive. Full color.

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 pos...

Das Geheimnis der Muse erzählt von zwei jungen Frauen, deren Leben durch ein Gemälde schicksalhaft miteinander verwoben sind: Olive, eine talentierte Malerin am Vorabend des Spanischen Bürgerkriegs, und Odelle, eine angehende Schriftstellerin im London der Swinging Sixties.London, 1967. Odelle Bastien, aus Trinidad nach England gekommen, um ihren Traum vom Schreiben zu verwirklichen, ergattert einen Job in der renommierten Kunstgalerie Skelton...

Het huis aan de Gouden Bocht Een betoverende historische roman van Jessie Burton geïnspireerd op het beroemde poppenhuis in het Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, 1686. Nella Oortman komt aan de prestigieuze Herengracht wonen, als jonge bruid van de bekende rijke VOC-koopman Johannes Brandt. Ze is niet bepaald wereldwijs en ze begrijpt niets van het huishouden waar ze in terechtgekomen is. Haar ongetrouwde vrijgevochten schoonzus Maren, de zwarte bedie...

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In un giorno d'autunno del 1686, la diciottenne Petronella Oortman - Nella-fra-le-nuvole è il soprannome datole da sua mamma - bussa alla porta di una casa nel quartiere più benestante di Amsterdam. È arrivata dalla campagna con il suo pappagallo Peebo per iniziare una nuova vita come moglie dell'illustre mercante Johannes Brandt. Ma l'accoglienza è tutt'altra da quella che Nella si attende: invece del consorte, trova la sua indisponente sorel...

In una calda giornata del luglio del 1967, Odelle Bastien sale i gradini di pietra della Skelton Gallery di Londra, ma non sa che molto presto la sua vita cambierà per sempre. Ora è pronta a cominciare un nuovo lavoro come dattilografa, sotto la guida dell'enigmatica e fascinosa Marjorie Quick. Un giorno alla galleria arriva un misterioso quadro portato da un ragazzo invaghitosi di Odelle: il dipinto, di cui si erano perdute le tracce per anni...

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1686. Eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at a home in Amsterdam's wealthiest quarter. She's come from the country to begin anew as the wife of illustrious merchant Johannes Brandt. As she uncovers the secrets of the Brandt household, she realizes the escalating dangers that await them.

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 ca...