“The turnip cannot thrive in the tulips patch of soil.”
Quote by Jessie Burton
Book:The Miniaturist
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The Miniaturist
In this historical fiction, a newlywed woman moves to Amsterdam and discovers a series of miniature rooms that mirror her life in unsettling ways. The story delves into the complexities of marriage, the social hierarchy of the time, and the mysterious forces at play in her new home. more
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