The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton | A Captivating Historical Fiction Novel of Family, Secrets, and Destiny

The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton is a sweeping historical fiction novel exploring family, ambition, love, secrets, and destiny.

Set in eighteenth-century Amsterdam, the story follows Thea Brandt as she approaches a significant birthday and begins to question the future planned for her. As family secrets and relationships unfold, Thea discovers that her family’s past continues to shape her present.

Rich in atmosphere and historical detail, the novel explores the expectations placed on women, the complexities of family, and the desire to control one’s own destiny.

### Why Read The House of Fortune?

– Explore historical Amsterdam
– Discover a compelling family story
– Uncover long-held secrets
– Explore love and ambition
– Experience atmospheric historical fiction
– Discover the prequel to The Miniaturist