![]() ![]() To me it was a reflection of the society its owner lived in, and posed interesting questions about her motive behind commissioning it in the first place. Secondly, the fact it was an exact replica of a real house filled with pieces from around the world, was so fascinating. Hot Books of 2014 Daily Express A delight on every page, The Miniaturist completely immerses the reader in sumptuous but strict seventeenth-century Amsterdam. Firstly, it’s a very beautiful decorative object, that has to be seen to be believed. This was a status symbol at the time and many rich homes would furnish a house even more opulently as their real homes Jessie Burton says “It inspired me for several reasons. The items in the dolls house are those that women did used to collect to furnish their miniature homes. ![]() This is the place where the idea of the story came to Jessie and so who know what will inspire you if you go there. The Miniaturist new book cover! So where should you go to see the Amsterdam of The Miniaturist? The RijksmuseumĮssential to visit as the very dolls house ( Petronella Ortman’s) which inspired the novel is here. Here are 10 books that authors have personally recommended if you like The Miniaturist. ![]()
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