The Miniaturist

by Jessie Burton

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014 - 01:00

It opens with Nella, our young heroine, arriving in 17th century Amsterdam at the house of trader Johannes — her new husband.

On arrival, Nella is gifted a replica of her new home in cabinet size, and, there is more in the package than she has asked for: chairs identical to those downstairs, a cradle and miniature versions of Johannes’s whippets.

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