Empire's Cost

Set in Amsterdam during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Empire’s Cost: Forged in Paper is the second installment in a family saga that explores the struggles of the Schutt family amid the political, economic, and social upheavals of the Dutch Golden Age. As they navigate perilous risks—from war and plagues to financial uncertainties—the family faces crucial choices about how much they are willing to sacrifice for security and freedom. Drawing from family history, this richly detailed story traces the family's efforts to safeguard their future across generations and continents.