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Rembrandt's Promise
- 'A believable, elegant and atmospheric novel - just beautiful' - Nuala O'Connor
Engelsk Hardback

Rembrandt's Promise

- 'A believable, elegant and atmospheric novel - just beautiful' - Nuala O'Connor
Engelsk Hardback

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<p><b>Stunning historical immersion into the world of Rembrandt with a gripping plot of a promise turned sour. For fans of Stacey Halls, Maggie O'Farrell and Tracy Chevalier.</b><br><br>'If, like me, you do not typically reach for historical fiction, I urge you to try this one ... Casts light on the eternality of the constitution of the passionate, hurt, needing human soul' - <i>The Irish Times</i><br><br> 'With glorious language, she gives us a believable, elegant and atmospheric novel - just beautiful' - Nuala O'Connor - author of <i>Seaborne</i> and <i>NORA</i><br><i><b><br>Hanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. ­ The light is centred on the bride; the guests are banished to the shade. ­ That is how it is when he looks at her: all others fade away.</b></i><br><br>1642.<br>­The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers.<br><br>Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam, enters a melting pot of wealth and culture when she becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. <br><br>After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje is drawn deeper into his world and despite her friends' warnings, she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results.<br><br> Based on the true account of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, this is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.</p>
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
368
ISBN-13:
9781804186381
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1804186384
Udg. Dato:
27 mar 2025
Længde:
34mm
Bredde:
243mm
Højde:
164mm
Forlag:
Bonnier Books Ltd
Oplagsdato:
27 mar 2025
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