The Miniaturist — Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist is a historical novel by British writer Jessie Burton set in seventeenth-century Amsterdam.

The story follows Nella Oortman, a young woman who marries a wealthy merchant and moves into his grand house. As a gift she receives a dollhouse and commissions miniatures to furnish it.

The mysterious miniaturist begins sending figures that reflect the hidden truths of the household. The novel blends historical atmosphere with suspense and psychological drama.