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Alive with the magic of eighteenth-century Amsterdam, The House of Fortune is a bestselling, bewitching historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Jessie Burton. It tells the captivating story of a young woman carving her own path amidst family and cultural pressures.

In Amsterdam in 1705, Thea Brandt is coming of age, grappling with her family's secrets and her identity as a young Dutch African woman. Drawn to the theater and an artistic life, Thea faces mounting pressure to marry well due to her family's severe financial decline. As her father and Aunt Nella scramble to save their home from catastrophe, Thea finds solace in her secret romance with Walter, the chief set painter at her favorite theater. Yet, their affair is marred by a hidden truth: Thea’s birthday is also the anniversary of her mother Marin's death in childbirth, a fact her family avoids discussing. The shadowy artist from their past, whose miniature figurines eerily mirror their darkest secrets, adds to the intrigue.

Aunt Nella believes a marriage will solve their problems, and an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball seems a golden opportunity. However, when a miniature figure of Walter appears on Thea’s doorstep, it becomes clear that someone has other plans for her family—and that Thea’s future may not hinge on a man after all.

The House of Fortune is a sweeping, magical tale about love and obsession, family and loyalty, and the transformative power of secrets, offering an unforgettable reading experience. 📚❤️

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Alive with the magic of eighteenth-century Amsterdam, The House of Fortune is a bestselling, bewitching historical novel from New York Times bestselling author Jessie Burton. It tells the captivating story of a young woman carving her own path amidst family and cultural pressures.

In Amsterdam in 1705, Thea Brandt is coming of age, grappling with her family's secrets and her identity as a young Dutch African woman. Drawn to the theater and an artistic life, Thea faces mounting pressure to marry well due to her family's severe financial decline. As her father and Aunt Nella scramble to save their home from catastrophe, Thea finds solace in her secret romance with Walter, the chief set painter at her favorite theater. Yet, their affair is marred by a hidden truth: Thea’s birthday is also the anniversary of her mother Marin's death in childbirth, a fact her family avoids discussing. The shadowy artist from their past, whose miniature figurines eerily mirror their darkest secrets, adds to the intrigue.

Aunt Nella believes a marriage will solve their problems, and an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball seems a golden opportunity. However, when a miniature figure of Walter appears on Thea’s doorstep, it becomes clear that someone has other plans for her family—and that Thea’s future may not hinge on a man after all.

The House of Fortune is a sweeping, magical tale about love and obsession, family and loyalty, and the transformative power of secrets, offering an unforgettable reading experience. 📚❤️