Praise for The Miniaturist : "Seventeenth-century Amsterdam comes alive in this meticulously researched, enchantingly told tale." - Entertainment Weekly (Must List) "Burton gives her narrative the propulsive drive of a thriller, but her distinctive prose conveys deeper, harder answers than a whodunit. This fine historical novel mirrors the fullness of life, in which growth and sorrow inevitably are mingled." - Washington Post "The Miniaturist is that rarest of things--beautifully written, yet also a compelling page-turner. It's haunting, magical, and full of surprises, the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with reading." - S.J. Watson, author of Before I Go To Sleep and Second Life "Jessie Burton nimbly transports contemporary social issues to the 17th century where a costume drama rich in historical detail is embellished with supernatural intrigue.
The Miniaturist is a late-harvest summer delight." - New York Daily News "A fabulously gripping read that will appeal to fans of Girl With a Pearl Earring and The Goldfinch, but Burton is a genuinely new voice with her visceral take on sex, race and class." - The Guardian "The Muse. asks us to pay close attention, given the unexpected paths that wander variously through time, race, global politics and art history.[A] well crafted tale that draws you in, and in the end, respects you as a reader." - Minneapolis Star Tribune "Jessie Burton meticulously reconstructs two different worlds. and ruminates on the nature of truth in art. Told with remarkable care and evident research.
A serpentine tale about art, truth and artistic ambition. [A] beautifully constructed story of art, ambition and the sacrifices one makes in the pursuit of both." - Bookreporter.com "A complex, vividly drawn tale. The intricate way in which Burton pulls the two plots together is unexpected and impressive, a most original story about creative freedom, finding one's voice, and the quest for artistic redemption." - Publishers Weekly "A simmering historical love story" - Glamour UK "Like its predecessor, this is a tale with a refreshingly feminist slant, interested in the slipperiness of meaning" - Daily Mail (UK) "[A] rich palette of ideas and emotions. The novel excellently explores the writing process itself." - Independent (UK) "[A] smart blend of literary and commercial fiction with intriguing characters and a compelling mystery at its center.
Burton creatively infuses historical fiction with mystery in her exploration of the far-reaching consequences of deception, the relationship between art and artist, and the complex trajectory of women's desires. - Booklist The Muse is a brilliantly realised story, and the parallel narratives are perfectly balanced, propelling the story forward at break-neck speed. Jessie Burton can expect more awards to soon be coming her way. - Sunday Herald, Scotland "If you read and loved The Miniaturist, Burton's enchanting bestseller set in 17th-century Amsterdam, The Muse arrives just in time for the end of summer. Love, war, desire, and art--it's all here." - Elle.