Bøker av Jessie Burton

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

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.

Bestselgerforfatter Jessie Burton tar leseren tilbake til 1960-tallets London hvor et gåtefullt maleri viser seg å ha tråder til et stort drama som utspilte seg på den spanske landsbygda 30 år tidligere. England, 1967. Odelle Bastien er en karibisk immigrant som prøver å skape seg en karriere i London. Da hun begynner å jobbe på prestisjetunge Skelton Institute of Art, oppdager hun et maleri som etter sigende skal være et verk av Isaac Robles, en talentfull og visjonær ung kunstner hvis mystiske død har vært en gåte for kunstverdenen i flere tiår. Spenningen rundt maleriet forsterkes av motstridende historier om hvordan det ble oppdaget. Odelle blir trukket inn i et komplisert nett av hemmeligheter og bedrag, og vet ikke hva hun skal tro eller hvem hun kan stole på. Spania, 1936. Olive Schloss, barn av en anerkjent jødisk kunsthandler, flytter med familien til en fattig landsby på sørkysten av Spania. Hun får et nært forhold til den unge husholdersken Teresa og hennes halvbror Isaac Robles som er en idealistisk og ambisiøs maler som nylig er hjemkommet fra Barcelonas salonger. Fylt av revolusjonær glød, drømmer Isak om å bli like kjent som sin landsmann Picasso. Olive trenger Teresa og Isaac, men forholdet mellom dem og familien Schloss får ødeleggende konsekvenser som gir gjenlyd i de neste tiårene. «En smart blanding av litterær og kommersiell fiksjon med spennende persontegninger og et overbevisende mysterium i sentrum.» . Booklist En kritikerrost roman om begjær, ambisjoner og identitet som er solgt til over 30 land.

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 . . .