The House of Fortune

In "The House of Fortune," Jessie Burton weaves a captivating tale set in 1705 Amsterdam, where Thea Brandt, a young Dutch-African woman, grapples with family secrets and her desire for artistic freedom amidst societal pressures to secure a prosperous marriage. As her family faces financial turmoil, Thea finds solace in a secret romance with Walter, the chief set-painter at her favorite theater, while the shadows of her past and her mother's untold story loom over her. With an exclusive ball presenting both opportunity and challenge, Thea's journey unfolds in a vibrant world filled with love, obsession, and the transformative power of secrets.