Bøger af Jessie Burton

“Fabelagtig gribende læsning” – Observer En efterårsdag i 1686 banker den 18-årige Nella Oortman på døren til et storslået hus i Amsterdam. Hun er taget fra landet ind til byen for at begynde et nyt liv som hustru til den prominente købmand Johannes Brandt. Men hverken modtagelsen eller hendes nye dagligdag er, som hun havde drømt om. Johannes er sjældent hjemme, og Nella må forsøge at finde sin plads blandt husets øvrige beboere: Johannes’ ugifte søster Marin, tjenestepigen Cornelia og den sorte tjener Otto. Det er ikke nogen nem opgave, eftersom hjemmet er gennemsyret af hemmeligheder og fortielser. En dag overraskes Nella dog af en forsinket, men overdådig bryllupsgave fra sin mand: et gigantisk dukkehus udformet som en tro kopi af hendes nye hjem. Et opsigtsvækkende statussymbol, som samtidig kunne fungere som sysselsætning. Gaven både skræmmer og mystificerer Nella, men adspredelsen er kærkommen, og hun finder snart frem til en dukkemager i byen. Dukkemageren er dygtig, men også usædvanlig sky og hemmelighedsfuld, og da miniaturekreationerne til dukkehuset begynder at spejle virkelighedens verden, bliver Nella for alvor bange. Dukkemageren er en storslået fortælling om kærlighed, besættelse, bedrag, fordækthed, fortielse og sandhed. Det er en smuk, berusende og spændingsmættet roman. “Dukkemageren er en overbevisende, atmosfærefyldt litterær thriller.” – Sunday Times “Overdådig.” – Publishers Weekly “Fabelagtig gribende læsning som vil appellere til fans af Pige med perleørering og Stillidsen, men Burton er en helt igennem ny stemme med hendes gennemførte tag på sex, race og klasse.” – Observer “Besættende – til sidste sætning.” – Vogue

The powerful, moving and suspenseful new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse.

Medusa, a gripping novel written by the acclaimed author Jessie Burton, will take you on an unforgettable journey. Published in 2023 by Bloomsbury UK, this book is a must-read for those who appreciate a blend of suspense and mythology. Set in a world filled with mystery and intrigue, Burton's storytelling will captivate you from the first page to the last. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from one of the most talented writers of our time. Experience the magic of Medusa and let it enchant you with its rich narrative and compelling characters.

The sequel to the million copy bestseller &i>The Miniaturist&/i>, &i>The House of Fortune&/i> returns us to the mysterious Brandt family in Amsterdam in 1705 for a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young womans determination to rule her own destiny.

The sensational debut novel that became a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller and took the world by storm.

For the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back.Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo's dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which - when the pieces are reunited - holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost.But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now?For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.

In ihrem fulminanten neuen Roman führt Jessie Burton uns durchs Goldene Zeitalter Amsterdams und erzählt von einer leidenschaftlichen jungen Frau, die ihren Weg selbst bestimmen will.Amsterdam, 1705: Thea Brandt ist gerade achtzehn geworden und will endlich tun und lassen, was sie will. Sie liebt das Theater und nach den Vorstellungen besucht sie heimlich ihren Geliebten, Walter, den Kulissenmaler der Schouwburg. Doch als Tochter einer verarmten Kaufmannsfamilie, die nach und nach ihren Hausrat verkaufen muss, um sich über Wasser zu halten, wird von Thea erwartet, „eine gute Partie" zu machen. Auf einem Ball stellt ihre Tante ihr Jacob van Loos vor, einen wohlhabenden Sohn aus gutem Hause. Eine Heirat mit ihm würde Thea nicht nur vor einem Leben in Armut bewahren, sondern ihr und ihrer Familie auch einen Platz in der feinen Gesellschaft sichern, der ihr bislang verwehrt war – Thea ist unehelich und hat auffallend dunkle Haut. Thea muss sich entscheiden: Rettet sie ihre Familie – oder folgt sie ihrem Herzen?Jessie Burton, geboren 1982, studierte in Oxford und an der Central School of Speech and Drama. Sie arbeitet u. a. als Schauspielerin und lebt in London. "Die Magie der kleinen Dinge" begeisterte auf der ganzen Welt.

Wenn der Schein trügt, 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, schlägt ihr kalte Abneigung von Seiten ihrer neuen Familie entgegen. Nur ihr Hochzeitsgeschenk spendet ihr Trost: ein Puppenhaus, das eine exakte Nachbildung ihres neuen Zuhauses ist. Doch bald werden Nella mysteriöse 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 Abgründe verbergen – sowie dunkle Geheimnisse, die sie alle in ihren Sog ziehen werden ...Jessie Burton, geboren 1982, studierte in Oxford und an der Central School of Speech and Drama. Sie arbeitet u. a. als Schauspielerin und lebt in London. "Die Magie der kleinen Dinge" begeisterte auf der ganzen Welt.

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 new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his warehouse office. But Nella's world changes when Johannes presents her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. To furnish her gift, Nella engages the services of a miniaturist?an elusive and enigmatic artist whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in eerie and unexpected ways . . .Johannes's gift helps Nella pierce the closed world of the Brandt household. But as she uncovers its unusual secrets, she begins to understand?and fear?the escalating dangers that await them all. Only one person seems to see the fate that awaits them. Is the miniaturist the key to their salvation . . . or the architect of their destruction? Enchanting and exquisitely suspenseful, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution.

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist comes a captivating and brilliantly realized story of two young womena Caribbean immigrant in 1960s London, and a bohemian woman in 1930s Spainand the powerful mystery that ties them together.England, 1967. Odelle Bastien is a Caribbean migr trying to make her way in London. When she starts working at the prestigious Skelton Institute of Art, she discovers a painting rumored to be the work of Isaac Robles, a young artist of immense talent and vision whose mysterious death has confounded the art world for decades. The excitement over the painting is matched by the intrigue around the conflicting stories of its discovery. Drawn into a complex web of secrets and deceptions, Odelle does not know what to believe or who she can trust, including her mesmerizing colleague, Marjorie Quick.Spain, 1936. Olive Schloss, the daughter of a Viennese Jewish art dealer and an English heiress, follows her parents to Arazuelo, a poor, restless village on the southern coast. She grows close to Teresa, a young housekeeper, and Teresas half-brother, Isaac Robles, an idealistic and ambitious painter newly returned from the Barcelona salons. A dilettante buoyed by the revolutionary fervor that will soon erupt into civil war, Isaac dreams of being a painter as famous as his countryman Picasso.Raised in poverty, these illegitimate children of the local landowner revel in exploiting the wealthy Anglo-Austrians. Insinuating themselves into the Schloss familys lives, Teresa and Isaac help Olive conceal her artistic talents with devastating consequences that will echo into the decades to come.Rendered in exquisite detail, The Muse is a passionate and enthralling tale of desire, ambition, and the ways in which the tides of history inevitably shape and define our lives.

Now a television miniseries, as seen on Masterpiece on PBSSet in seventeenth century Amsterdama city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religiona masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant.There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . .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 new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his warehouse officeleaving Nella alone with his sister, the sharp-tongued and forbidding Marin.But Nellas world changes when Johannes presents her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. To furnish her gift, Nella engages the services of a miniaturistan elusive and enigmatic artist whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in eerie and unexpected ways . . .Johannes gift helps Nella to pierce the closed world of the Brandt household. But as she uncovers its unusual secrets, she begins to understandand fearthe escalating dangers that await them all. In this repressively pious society where gold is worshipped second only to God, to be different is a threat to the moral fabric of society, and not even a man as rich as Johannes is safe. Only one person seems to see the fate that awaits them. Is the miniaturist the key to their salvation . . . or the architect of their destruction?Enchanting, beautiful, and exquisitely suspenseful, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.

Medusa, a captivating novel penned by the talented Jessie Burton, is a must-read for all book enthusiasts. Published in 2021 by the renowned Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book has made a significant impact in the literary world. The genre of the book is not specified, but Burton's writing often resonates with readers who enjoy rich, immersive storytelling. Medusa takes you on a journey that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, a testament to Burton's skill as a storyteller. This book is a testament to Burton's ability to weave a complex narrative that captivates the reader from the first page to the last. It is a book that you will not be able to put down, a book that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. Written in English, Medusa is a book that deserves a spot on every bookshelf.

From Jessie Burton, author of the million-copy international bestseller The Miniaturist, comes a glittering, seductive and utterly enthralling novel about art, identity, and the hidden power within us all . . .

Bestsellerforfatteren bag Dukkemageren er tilbage med en varm, charmerende roman om kærlighed, frihedstrang og fortidsmysteriers evne til at finde vej ind i nutiden.På en varm julidag i 1967 besøger Odelle Bastien det fornemme Skelton-galleri i London med en viden om, at hendes liv om lidt vil ændre sig for altid. Siden sin ankomst fra Trinidad for fem år siden har hun kæmpet for at finde fodfæste i byen, men nu er hun endelig blevet tilbudt arbejde som stenograf under den glamourøse, enigmatiske gallerist Marjorie Quick. Men skønt Quick gør Odelle til sin fortrolige og hjælper hende med at forløse et potentiale, hun ikke anede at hun havde, forbliver hun et mysterium, hvilket kun understreges af et gådefuldt mesterværk, der pludselig dukker op på galleriet. Sandheden om maleriet ligger skjult i fortiden, nærmere betegnet på et stort spansk landsted i 1936, hvor Olive Schloss, datter af en anerkendt kunsthandler, gemmer på egne ambitioner om at blive til noget. Dette sarte paradis forstyrres af den revolutionært anlagte kunstner Isaac Robles og hans halvsøster Teresa, og deres ankomst til Schloss-familiens landsted får altafgørende, ødelæggende konsekvenser. Min muse er en passioneret, medrivende fortælling om længsel, kærlighed og historiens uundgåelige betydning for vores liv