Jessie Burton Knihy

Olive Schlossová prichádza v 30. rokoch minulého storočia s bohatými rodičmi do Španielska na letný byt. Rada maľuje, no svoj talent musí pred otcom, viedenským obchodníkom s umením, tajiť. V prenajatej haciende sa zblíži so slúžkou Teresou a s jej nevlastným bratom, ambicióznym umelcom Isaacom, ktorý sníva o tom, že sa raz stane rovnako slávny ako jeho krajan Picasso. V tom čase sa už v Španielsku schyľuje ku krvavej občianskej vojne, ktorá neblaho zasiahne do osudov rodiny. O niekoľko desaťročí neskôr prichádza do Londýna karibská emigrantka Odelle Bastienová. Podarí sa jej zamestnať v prestížnom Skeltonovom inštitúte výtvarného umenia a náhodou objaví obraz, ktorého autorom je vraj istý Isaac Robles. Jeho záhadná smrť kedysi nadlho rozvírila vody umeleckého sveta. Rozruch okolo obrazu neutícha, šíria sa klebety a Odelle sa postupne zaplieta do siete intríg a klamstiev. Už nevie, komu a čomu môže veriť. Možno ani svojej tajomnej kolegyni Marjorie Quickovej, ktorá akoby vedela viac, než je ochotná prezradiť.

Jedného jesenného dňa v roku 1686 zaklope na dvere veľkolepého domu v najbohatšej časti Amsterdamu osemnásťročná Nella Oortmanová. Mladučká vidiečanka sa má ujať roly manželky zámožného kupca Johannesa Brandta, no privíta ju len jeho odmeraná sestra, čierny sluha a prostoreká slúžka. Manžela stretne až na druhý deň a ten jej venuje zvláštny svadobným dar, dokonalú zmenšeninu ich honosného sídla, veľkú ako skriňová vitrína. Nella si do nej objedná zariadenie od tajuplného miniaturistu a od tej chvíle sa začnú diať zvláštne veci. Drobné výtvory do detailov kopírujú skutočný život rodiny – až desivo verne. Umelec zjavne pozná životy jej členov lepšie, než oni sami, a drží ich osudy vo svojich rukách. Miniaturista je dojímavý príbeh lásky a posadnutosti, zrady a odplaty, ktorý vás chytí za srdce. Autorka sa pri písaní románu inšpirovala miniatúrou domu od neznámeho umelca vystavenou v Rijksmuseu v Amsterdame, ktorú kedysi vlastnila skutočná Nella Oortmanová.

The story revolves around two children whose fates intertwine after discovering an ancient treasure. This treasure holds the extraordinary ability to restore their most cherished loss, setting them on a journey of adventure and self-discovery. Jessie Burton weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of loss, hope, and the magic of childhood, making it a captivating read for those who enjoy richly layered stories.

For her twelve daughters, Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight and she still has one possession her father can't take: the power of her imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live

The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller 'Elegant, atmospheric, compelling. I absolutely loved it' - Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel 'A book of beauty and insight . . . awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' - Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie 1705. Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in Amsterdam's golden city centre she has met the love of her life. At home, the Brandt family faces ruin, and Thea's aunt Nella is convinced the only solution is to find Thea a wealthy husband among the city's elite. As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present. Will each woman be able to rescue her destiny from the whims of fortune? Returning the reader to the resplendent world of the million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way.

"One winter's afternoon on Hampstead Heath in 1980, Elise Morceau meets Constance Holden and quickly falls under her spell. Connie is bold and alluring, a successful writer whose novel is being turned into a major Hollywood film. Elise follows Connie to LA, a city of strange dreams and swimming pools and late-night gatherings of glamorous people. But whilst Connie thrives on the heat and electricity of this new world where everyone is reaching for the stars and no one is telling the truth, Elise finds herself floundering. When she overhears a conversation at a party that turns everything on its head, Elise makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever. Three decades later, Rose Simmons is seeking answers about her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was Constance Holden, a reclusive novelist who withdrew from public life at the peak of her fame, Rose is drawn to the door of Connie's imposing house in search of a confession . . ."--Publisher description

A dazzling, feminist retelling of Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill.Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal . and destiny itself.Filled with glorious full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill, this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.

Zwei Kinder, ein sprechender Fluss und ein unbezahlbarer Schatz! Als Bo eine glänzende Münze im Schlamm der Themse findet, glaubt sie, den Fluss sprechen zu hören. Du wirst nicht verlieren … raunt er ihr zu. Aber was bedeuten die Worte? Darauf hat auch Billy vom gegenüberliegenden Ufer keine Antwort. Doch er weiß von einer zweiten Münze, und gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Jagd nach ihr, ehe der alte Muncaster ihnen zuvorkommt. Denn auch er hat es auf die magischen Münzen abgesehen. Werden Bo und Billy schneller sein und das Wertvollste zurückbekommen, was sie je verloren haben? Ein historisch-magisches Abenteuer über Familie, Verlust und die Kraft der Erinnerungen. Mit Farbschnitt in der ersten Auflage! »Atemberaubend!« Hillary McKay »Ein packendes Abenteuer voller Magie – ein Meisterstück!« Katya Balen »Eine geheimnisvolle, mitreißende Geschichte – einfach wunderbar!« Elodie Harper