Il miniaturista

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Set in seventeenth-century Amsterdam, this masterful debut immerses readers in a world of wealth and religious oppression. On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives to start her life as the wife of merchant trader Johannes Brandt. However, her new home, while opulent, feels unwelcoming. Johannes is kind but distant, often preoccupied with work, leaving Nella alone with his stern sister, Marin. Nella's life takes a turn when Johannes gifts her a cabinet-sized replica of their home, prompting her to hire a mysterious miniaturist. This elusive artist creates tiny replicas that eerily reflect the reality of Nella's life. As Nella begins to furnish the miniature house, she uncovers the secrets of the Brandt household and realizes the escalating dangers they face. In a society where deviation from the norm is perilous, even Johannes’s wealth cannot shield them from threats. As Nella delves deeper, she questions whether the miniaturist is a harbinger of salvation or destruction. This enchanting and suspenseful tale explores themes of love, obsession, betrayal, and the complex interplay between appearance and truth.