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Set in Amsterdam in 1686, eighteen-old Nella marries wealthy, successful Johannes Brandt, who is older by 20 years. Johannes, barely acknowledges her existence. He’s at work all day and the marriage remains unconsummated. She would like to conceive a child as soon as possible. Later, she meets his sister, Marin, who manages all the business affairs, and is a recluse with repressed secrets. Johannes’s manservant, Otto, is a sign of her husband’s humanity – Johannes rescued him from a Portuguese s
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