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“In suffering we find our truest selves.”
An interesting historical tale about a young wife and the new house she's entered. She met her husband just a few times before they married and now she has come to live in his mom - their home. She isn't sure what she's walking in to but when it's just her new sister-in-law, the help and no husband, she is confused and a bit mystified. Where is her new husband?
The story unfolded slowly and was fascinating as it all was revealed. I liked the character of ...more
An interesting historical tale about a young wife and the new house she's entered. She met her husband just a few times before they married and now she has come to live in his mom - their home. She isn't sure what she's walking in to but when it's just her new sister-in-law, the help and no husband, she is confused and a bit mystified. Where is her new husband?
The story unfolded slowly and was fascinating as it all was revealed. I liked the character of ...more
Good story about an 18 year old bride that is challenged by her husband and his family who are a bit "odd" from the very beginning! Historical fiction set in Amsterdam in the 17th century.. Nella is ready to assume the role of wife to a successful sugar merchant, BUT his sister Marin who has run his life up to now isn't ready to step aside. The characters are great and the mystery of just who the miniaturist is draws you in early in the story.
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This book is set in Amsterdam in the 1700's. Bella Otterman travels from the country to the lavish house of her husband. A husband she only met on the day of her wedding. Within in minutes of her arrival it becomes apparent she is not going to be readily accepted. The dynamics of the house and the secrets of it's members are the basis of this book. When we are given the character of the miniaturist we assume that is where the mystery lies. I was disappointed in the book. I kept waiting for this
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