Jessie Burton

From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost

From New York Times bestselling author Jessie Burton comes a stunning debut middle grade novel and a story of friendship, priceless treasure, and powerful magic. When Bo Delafort finds treasure on the muddy bank of the River Thames, her life turns upside down. A solid silver circle, encrusted with pearls and edged in rubies, the jewel is worth more security and comfort than her family has ever known. The magic of the river runs in this treasure, and Bo wonders why it chose her to find it. But when its reappearance is discovered by someone who knows its hidden power, Bo is plunged into a centuries-old mystery with a dark secret at its heart. For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making: an adventure with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists, and an unforgettable cast of characters.

From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost

For the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back. Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo’s dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which – when the pieces are reunited – holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost. But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now? For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.

"Meduza" - velikolepnyj, porazhajuschij svoej smelostju retelling znamenitogo drevnegrecheskogo mira. Dolgozhdannaja novinka ot Dzhessi Bjorton, avtora nashumevshego romana "Miniatjurist". Izdanie soderzhit shikarnye illjustratsii anglijskoj khudozhnitsy Olivii Lomenek Gill, kotoraja izvestna svoimi risunkami k knige "Fantasticheskie tvari i gde oni obitajut" Dzhoan Rouling. Kniga idealno podojdet dlja fantov Madlen Miller, Dzhennifer Sejnt, Sjuzen Stoks-Chepmen, Kler Nort i Nila Gejmana. "Moschnoe feministskoe, pechalnoe i originalnoe pereosmyslenie etoj staroj istorii". - Madlen Miller, avtor bestsellerov "Pesn Akhilla" i "Tsirtseja" Ob avtore Dzhessi Bjorton - anglijskaja pisatelnitsa. V proshlom aktrisa, v nastojaschem - avtor nashumevshego romana "Miniatjurist", posle vykhoda kotorogo na nee i obrushilas nastojaschaja mirovaja slava. Ee knigi perevedeny na mnozhestvo jazykov i prodolzhajut zavoevyvat serdtsa chitatelej.

"A beautiful and profound retelling." - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe "Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity."- Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra From New York Times bestselling author Jessie Burton, a dazzling retelling of the Greek myth of Medusa, illuminating the woman behind the legend. Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to make peace with her present: she is Medusa the Monster. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown open, unleashing desire, love--and betrayal. For readers of Circe and Ariadne, Medusa is an astonishing reinvention that brings to vivid life a heroine history has set in stone.

Uppföljaren till succéromanen Miniatyrmakaren»Jag blir lyckligt sittande med Miniatyrmakaren, drömmande inför allt glitter. En oemotståndlig berättelse.« Lotta Olsson, DN om Miniatyrmakaren. »Ett både trovärdigt och tidlöst porträtt av en artonåring, med underhållande kvickhet i språk och karaktärernas dialog.« Maria Näslund, Göteborgs-Posten »Lyckans hus är precis som Miniatyrmakaren magisk läsning.« Betyg: 5 av 5 - Caroline Svensk, BTJThea Brandt fyller arton och är redo att välkomna vuxenåldern. På teatern väntar hennes livs kärlek, Walter, men hemma i huset på Herengracht har vintern lagt sig - hennes pappa Otto och moster Nella grälar oavbrutet, och familjen Brandt tvingas sälja sina möbler för att ha råd med mat. På Theas födelsedag - samma dag som hennes mamma dog - börjar det förflutnas hemligheter svämma över till nuet. Nella hyser en desperat önskan att rädda familjen och hålla skenet uppe, att hitta en make till Thea som kan garantera hennes framtid. När de mottar en inbjudan till Amsterdams mest exklusiva bal blir hon förtjust - kanske kan deras lycka nu äntligen vända. Balen sätter mycket riktigt saker i rörelse: nya personer träder in i deras liv, och lovar nya framtider. Men deras öden är fortfarande oklara, och när Nella får en underlig, stickande känsla i nacken undrar hon om miniatyrmakaren har återvänt. I översättning av Hanna Williamsson. JESSIE BURTON [född 1982] är en brittisk författare vars första bok, Miniatyrmakaren, gjorde enorm succé och blev snabbt 2000-talets bäst säljande engelska debutroman - bara i Sverige har den sålt i över 75.000 exemplar, och boken blev även miniserie på BBC. Lyckans hus är den efterlängtade, fristående uppföljaren, där vi än en gång får möta familjen Brandt och den mystiske miniatyrmakaren. »En magisk bok som är både stämningsfull och fängslande.« Bokprataren »Elegant, stämningsfull & fängslande.« Marian Keyes »Burton lyckas fånga tidsandan på ett tydligt sätt. Uppskattade man Miniatyrmakaren så kommer man även att tycka om Lyckans hus.« Epiloger

Returning to the magical Amsterdam of her million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, Jessie Burton's The House of Fortune is a story of love, fate, and two women determined to make their own way. A Richard & Judy Book Club pickThe No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller'I absolutely loved it' – Marian Keyes'Awe-inspiring. Burton is a master storyteller' – Elizabeth Day1705, Amsterdam. Thea Brandt is about to turn eighteen, and at the theatre in the heart of the city she has met the love of her life. At home, however, her family faces ruin. Desperate to change their fortunes, Thea’s aunt Nella is convinced that she must find Thea a wealthy husband, to get her away from the theatre and solidify her place in the society in which she truly belongs. As Thea and Nella clash over the demands of duty and the heart, past secrets begin to overwhelm their present. And then there is the elusive miniaturist – when mysterious figurines begin to arrive on the family doorstep, it seems someone may have unexpected plans for Thea's family . . . Will each woman be able to rescue her destiny from the whims of fortune? Five Star Reader Reviews:'I didn't want this rich immersive book to end . . . magical''Every bit as beautiful as the first book''Fantastic!! We are going to need a third book, please!'

SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL _______________ 'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe 'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra _______________ If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Monster. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you've been told about Medusa. Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last. Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to make peace with her present: Medusa the Monster. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love... and betrayal. Adapted from the hardback illustrated by Olivia Lomenech-Gill, this paperback edition is perfect for readers who loved Circe and Ariadne, as Medusa comes alive in a new version of the story that history set in stone long ago.

Uppföljaren till succéromanen Miniatyrmakaren»Jag blir lyckligt sittande med Miniatyrmakaren, drömmande inför allt glitter. En oemotståndlig berättelse.« Lotta Olsson, DN om Miniatyrmakaren. »Ett både trovärdigt och tidlöst porträtt av en artonåring, med underhållande kvickhet i språk och karaktärernas dialog.« Maria Näslund, Göteborgs-Posten »Lyckans hus är precis som Miniatyrmakaren magisk läsning.« Betyg: 5 av 5 - Caroline Svensk, BTJThea Brandt fyller arton och är redo att välkomna vuxenåldern. På teatern väntar hennes livs kärlek, Walter, men hemma i huset på Herengracht har vintern lagt sig - hennes pappa Otto och moster Nella grälar oavbrutet, och familjen Brandt tvingas sälja sina möbler för att ha råd med mat. På Theas födelsedag - samma dag som hennes mamma dog - börjar det förflutnas hemligheter svämma över till nuet. Nella hyser en desperat önskan att rädda familjen och hålla skenet uppe, att hitta en make till Thea som kan garantera hennes framtid. När de mottar en inbjudan till Amsterdams mest exklusiva bal blir hon förtjust - kanske kan deras lycka nu äntligen vända. Balen sätter mycket riktigt saker i rörelse: nya personer träder in i deras liv, och lovar nya framtider. Men deras öden är fortfarande oklara, och när Nella får en underlig, stickande känsla i nacken undrar hon om miniatyrmakaren har återvänt. I översättning av Hanna Williamsson. JESSIE BURTON [född 1982] är en brittisk författare vars första bok, Miniatyrmakaren, gjorde enorm succé och blev snabbt 2000-talets bäst säljande engelska debutroman - bara i Sverige har den sålt i över 75.000 exemplar, och boken blev även miniserie på BBC. Lyckans hus är den efterlängtade, fristående uppföljaren, där vi än en gång får möta familjen Brandt och den mystiske miniatyrmakaren.» En magisk bok som är både stämningsfull och fängslande.« Bokprataren »Elegant, stämningsfull & fängslande.« Marian Keyes»Burton lyckas fånga tidsandan på ett tydligt sätt. Uppskattade man Miniatyrmakaren så kommer man även att tycka om Lyckans hus.« Epiloger

Säkenöivä kertomus kunnianhimosta, salaisuuksista ja unelmista - sekä yhden nuoren naisen päätöksestä ottaa kohtalo omiin käsiinsä. On vuosi 1705 tarunhohtoisessa Amsterdamissa, ja Thea Brandt on valmis astumaan aikuisuuteen yhdessä elämänsä rakkauden kanssa. Kotona Herengrachtissa kaikki ei kuitenkaan ole hyvin: Thean isä ja Nella-täti kiistelevät loputtomasti ja joutuvat myymään omaisuuttaan saadakseen leipää pöytään. Ja kun Thean syntymäpäivä vihdoin koittaa, menneisyyden salaisuudet asettuvat loisteliaan tulevaisuuden tielle. On kuin Nella-tädin vuosia sitten kohtaama nukkemestari olisi palannut. Onnen talo on itsenäinen jatko-osa Jessie Burtonin maailmanmenestysteokselle Nukkekaappi.

The Sunday Times No.1 BestsellerThe sequel to Jessie Burton’s million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist, The House of Fortune returns to Nella's mysterious family in historic 18th-century Amsterdam for a story of fate and fortune.‘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 Magpie1705. In the golden city of Amsterdam Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and she is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the city’s theatre, the love of her life awaits her, but at home all is not well – her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Thea’s birthday, also the day that her mother died, the secrets of the past begin to overwhelm the present. Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed – perhaps this will set their fortunes straight. But, as Thea discovers new miniatures, Nella’s fears are realized. Eighteen years after she first entered the family’s life, the miniaturist may have plans of her own . . . The House of Fortune is a glorious, sweeping story of ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young woman’s determination to rule her own destiny.

The House of Fortune is the sequel to Jessie Burtons million-copy bestseller The Miniaturist. Set in the golden city of Amsterdam in 1705, it is a story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young womans determination to rule her own destiny. Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, winter has set in her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Theas birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present. Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdams most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed perhaps this will set their fortunes straight. And indeed, the ball does set things spinning: new figures enter their life, promising new futures. But their fates are still unclear, and when Nella feels a strange prickling sensation on the back of her neck, she wonders if the miniaturist has returned for her . . .

A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. "A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story." -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? 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. With stunning, full-color illustrations and a first person narrative illuminating the fierce, vulnerable, determined girl behind the myth, this astonishing retelling is perfect for readers of Circe, and brings the story of Medusa to life for a new generation.

__________________'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle'A beautiful and profound retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF ACHILLES'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books of the Year__________________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 and betrayal…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.__________________'... a must read for women of all ages' - Red Magazine'... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary Watson'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' - Jennifer Saint'... an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' - Irish Times'It’s an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in your life'

A Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Bookclub pick, The Confession is an absorbing tale of secrets and self-discovery from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. When Elise Morceau meets the writer Constance Holden, she quickly falls under her spell. Connie is sophisticated, bold and alluring – everything Elise feels she is not. She follows Connie to LA, but in this city of strange dreams and 1980s razzle-dazzle, Elise feels even more out of her depth and makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever. Three decades later in London, Rose Simmons is trying to uncover the story of her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was a now reclusive novelist, Rose finds herself at the door of Constance Holden’s house in search of a confession . . .'Without doubt one of the best novels of recent years' - Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail.