Amsterdam 1654: a determined young woman hides a dangerous secret in this gripping historical vel set in the Dutch Golden Age. Following the sudden death of her husband, twenty-five year old Catrin leaves her small village and takes a job as housekeeper to the successful Van Nulandt merchant family. Amsterdam is a city at the peak of its powers: science and art are flourishing and Dutch ships bring back exotic riches from the Far East. When a figure from her past threatens her new life, Catrin flees to Delft. There, her painting talent earns her a chance as a pottery painter. Slowly, the workshop begins to develop a new type of pottery to rival the coveted Chinese porcelain - and Delft Blue is born. But when tragedy strikes, Catrin has a hard choice to make. Rich and engrossing, Midnight Blue is perfect for fans of Tulip Fever and Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harpercollins Publishers, Harper
ISBN-10
0008212112
ISBN-13
9780008212117
eBay Product ID (ePID)
233976213
Product Key Features
Format
Trade Paperback (Uk), Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Historical & Mythological Fiction
Author
Simone Van Der Vlugt
Genre
Historical & Mythological Fiction
Dimensions
Height
234mm
Width
153mm
Weight
270g
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Date of Publication
04/05/2017
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Author Biography
Simone van der Vlugt is an acclaimed Dutch writer, whose books have sold over 2 million copies. She lives with her husband and two children in Alkmaar.