On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman arrives in Amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt. But her new home, while splendorous, is not welcoming. Johannes is kind yet distant, always locked in his study or at his warehouse office--leaving Nella alone with his sister, the sharp-tongued and forbidding Marin.

Goes to from who has it her wishlist top 3. Happy reading !

Dear Lubiette has given me the book during the meet-up of Athens' Bookcrossers in May 2017, and I will be thrilled to spend some time reading it asap!