Audiobooks by Jessie Burton

"A picture hides a thousand words.... On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever. Having struggled to find her place in the city since she arrived from Trinidad five years ago, she has been offered a job as a typist under the tutelage of the glamorous and enigmatic Marjorie Quick. Although Quick takes Odelle into her confidence and unlocks a potential she didn't know she had, she remains a mystery - never more so than when a lost masterpiece with a secret history is delivered to the gallery. The truth about the painting lies in 1936 and a large house in rural Spain where Olive Schloss, the daughter of a renowned art dealer, is harbouring ambitions of her own. Into this fragile paradise come artist and revolutionary Isaac Robles and his half sister, Teresa, who immediately insinuate themselves into the Schloss family, with explosive and devastating consequences...."

Jessie Burton (Author), Janique Charles, Jessie Burton (Narrator)

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The House of Fortune

"The House of Fortune is a glorious, sweeping story of fate and ambition, secrets and dreams, and one young woman’s determination to rule her own destiny. In the golden city of Amsterdam, in 1705, Thea Brandt is turning eighteen, and she is ready to welcome adulthood with open arms. At the city’s theatre, Walter, the love of her life, awaits her, but at home in the house on the Herengracht, all is not well—her father Otto and Aunt Nella argue endlessly, and the Brandt family are selling their furniture in order to eat. On Thea’s birthday, also the day that her mother Marin died, the secrets from the past begin to overwhelm the present. Nella is desperate to save the family and maintain appearances, to find Thea a husband who will guarantee her future, and when they receive an invitation to Amsterdam’s most exclusive ball, she is overjoyed—perhaps this will set their fortunes straight. And indeed, the ball does set things spinning: new figures enter their life, promising new futures. But their fates are still unclear, and when Nella feels a strange prickling sensation on the back of her neck, she remembers the miniaturist who entered her life and toyed with her fortunes eighteen years ago. Perhaps, now, she has returned for her…"

Jessie Burton (Author), Jessie Burton (Narrator)

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Hidden Treasure: A timeless children's adventure story from the bestselling author of The Miniaturist

"Bloomsbury presents Hidden Treasure, written and read by Jessie Burton ***This audiobook features a bonus conversation with author Jessie Burton*** From the bestselling author of The Miniaturist. Jessie Burton's Hidden Treasure is the phenomenal page-turning story of two children whose lives collide when they find an ancient treasure with the power to return to them the most precious thing they have ever lost ‘A jewel of a book. An exciting and absorbing adventure story full of magic and wonder. A rare feat.’ – Katya Balen, author of October, October ‘For anybody who believes in love and magic and trying to do the right thing.’ – Abigail Dean, Bestselling author of Girl A and Day One ‘Burton effortlessly combines a high-stakes mystery and characters with true emotional depth. A story that stayed with me long after turning the final page’ – A.F Steadman For the people who live on the banks of the Thames, the river is a living, breathing thing. It can take your treasures. It can hide your treasures. And, sometimes, it can give them back. Bo and Billy are two children who have never met. Billy is an orphan. Bo’s dad died when she was small and now her brother is off to war. Both children are poor, but they have each found half of a priceless treasure, given up by the river. A treasure which – when the pieces are reunited – holds the power to give back to one of them the most precious thing they have ever lost. But should the treasure be put back together again? And why has the river given it up now? For fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman's The Ruby in the Smoke, Hidden Treasure is a classic in the making, with a rip-roaring plot, spine-tingling twists and an unforgettable cast of characters. ‘A glorious, glittering story that shines with magic, friendship and wonder. Unmissable.’ – Pari Thomson, author of Greenwild: The World Behind the Door ‘What a gift of a book. Jessie Burton hits the absolute sweet spot of peril and joy, of adventure and delicious detail, with characters that felt absolutely real to me. It’s a future classic.’ – Francesca Segal, author of The Innocents. ‘Captivating, magical, Jessie Burton’s Hidden Treasure sweeps you up and holds you entranced until the end.’ – Kate Williams, British Historian and Author ‘Stunning, so finely crafted it’s as if the author found it shaped and complete like a treasure itself’ – Hilary McKay ‘A gripping, high-stakes mystery with so much heart, I loved it’ – Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den ‘A beautiful and moving story’ – Louise O’Neil ‘Totally transporting and beguiling, Hidden Treasure sweeps you up in its tide and releases you feeling like you’ve discovered treasure’ – Stacey Halls, author of The Familiar C 2024 Ken Bruen P 2025 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2025 Peebo and Pilgrim Ltd"

Jessie Burton (Author), Jessie Burton (Narrator)

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The Miniaturist

"There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed... On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways. Nella is at first mystified by the closed world of the Brandt household, but as she uncovers its secrets she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall? Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heart-pounding suspense, The Miniaturist is a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth."

Jessie Burton (Author), Jessie Burton (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La casa de la fortuna

"Una joven lucha por tomar las riendas de su vida en la bella Ámsterdam del siglo XVIII Por la autora de LA CASA DE LAS MINIATURAS Continuación de La casa de las miniaturas que se centra en Ámsterdam, en 1705, donde Thea Brandt está lista para recibir la edad adulta; pero en el Herengracht, su padre y la tía Nella no paran de discutir, y la familia está vendiendo los muebles para poder comer. La presión recae sobre ella para que se case con un buen partido y ascienda en sociedad. Cuando la joven recibe una invitación al baile más exclusivo de Ámsterdam, Nella no cabe en sí de gozo, pero al experimentar un extraño cosquilleo en la nuca, recuerda a la miniaturista que jugó con su suerte hace dieciocho años. Quizá ahora haya vuelto... Una historia de destino y ambición, secretos y sueños, y la determinación de una joven por controlar su propio devenir y ser quien desea en tiempos convulsos. La crítica ha dicho: «Un relato evocador y absorbente que se mueve entre la tradición y la libertad. [...] Una simbiosis entre la atmósfera libertina de cierta literatura realista francesa y el impulso atrevido de la literatura rusa. [...] Cautivadora e introspectiva a partes iguales.» La Vanguardia «Un relato escrito de manera maravillosa y completamente absorbente. Los nuevos lectores estarán encantados de poder disfrutar este libro sin haber leído el primero, pero es probable que lo busquen para pasar un poco más de tiempo en la mágica Ámsterdam de Burton.» Library Journal «Jessie Burton es una maestra de la narración que retrata vívidamente la Ámsterdam del siglo XVIII. Me he sentido como si estuviera en la ciudad con Thea y Nella, y lo he sentido por ellas cuando el abismo existente entre ambas se abría. El coste de guardar secretos y el peligro de no ser capaz de comunicarnos con nuestros allegados vibra a lo largo de estas páginas exquisitas, imposibles de dejar.» Janet Skeslien Charles, autora de La biblioteca de París «El detalle de la vibrante época, las emocionantes vidas interiores de los personajes y el gratificante viaje a la madurez de Thea constituyen una combinación ganadora. Los lectores disfrutarán del regreso de Nella y su mundo.» Publisher's Weekly «Inteligente y satisfactoria. [...] Burton es una observadora perspicaz. [...] Una continuación digna, madura y seria.» The Guardian «Elegante, evocadora, absorbente. Me ha encantado.» Marian Keyes «Un libro de gran belleza y perspicacia. [...] Impresionante. Burton es una maestra de la narración.» Elizabeth Day «Magnífica, elegante y evocadora.» Prima «El libro más bonito que leerás este año. Un logro espectacular. [...] Te romperá el corazón y volverá a recomponértelo. [...] Brillante, sinuoso, una verdadera maravilla.» Kate Williams «Elegante suspense histórico.» Grazia «Regresando al mundo de La casa de las miniaturas, su libro superventas, la historia de Jessie Burton sobre una joven de la Ámsterdam del siglo XVIII demuestra que está en plena forma.» The Observer «Una novela placentera que no podrás dejar.» Sunday Express «Los fans de La casa de las miniaturas están de enhorabuena con esta continuación.» Red"

Jessie Burton (Author), Raquel Jalón (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Magie der kleinen Dinge

"Wenn der Schein trügt, muss man zweimal hinsehenDie junge Nella wird mit dem Amsterdamer Handelsmann Johannes Brandt verheiratet. Als sie sein herrschaftliches Haus an der Herengracht zum ersten Mal betritt, schlägt ihr kalte Abneigung von Seiten ihrer neuen Familie entgegen. Nur ihr Hochzeitsgeschenk spendet ihr Trost: ein Puppenhaus, das eine exakte Nachbildung ihres neuen Zuhauses ist. Doch bald werden Nella mysteriöse kleine Nachbildungen ihrer neuen Familienmitglieder geschickt – und Hinweise auf das, was diese verbergen. Nella beginnt zu ahnen, dass sich hinter der perfekten Fassade der Brandts tiefe Abgründe verbergen – sowie dunkle Geheimnisse, die sie alle in ihren Sog ziehen werden ...-"

Jessie Burton (Author), Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Haus an der Herengracht

"In ihrem fulminanten neuen Roman führt Jessie Burton uns durchs Goldene Zeitalter Amsterdams und erzählt von einer leidenschaftlichen jungen Frau, die ihren Weg selbst bestimmen will.Amsterdam, 1705: Thea Brandt ist gerade achtzehn geworden und will endlich tun und lassen, was sie will. Sie liebt das Theater und nach den Vorstellungen besucht sie heimlich ihren Geliebten, Walter, den Kulissenmaler der Schouwburg. Doch als Tochter einer verarmten Kaufmannsfamilie, die nach und nach ihren Hausrat verkaufen muss, um sich über Wasser zu halten, wird von Thea erwartet, 'eine gute Partie' zu machen. Auf einem Ball stellt ihre Tante ihr Jacob van Loos vor, einen wohlhabenden Sohn aus gutem Hause. Eine Heirat mit ihm würde Thea nicht nur vor einem Leben in Armut bewahren, sondern ihr und ihrer Familie auch einen Platz in der feinen Gesellschaft sichern, der ihr bislang verwehrt war – Thea ist unehelich und hat auffallend dunkle Haut. Thea muss sich entscheiden: Rettet sie ihre Familie – oder folgt sie ihrem Herzen?-"

Jessie Burton (Author), Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La casa de las miniaturas

"Relato vibrante de ambiciones íntimas y sueños traicionados donde la autora recrea el ambiente de Ámsterdam a finales del siglo XVII, un mundo áspero y riguroso donde los gremios burgueses se enfrentaban al fanatismo religioso y la intransigencia del poder establecido. Un día de otoño de 1686, una joven de dieciocho años llama a la puerta de una casa señorial en el barrio más acomodado de Ámsterdam. Nella Oortman se ha trasladado del campo a la ciudad para convivir con su marido, Johannes Brandt, un hombre maduro y distinguido comerciante que habita en la mansión en compañía de su hermana soltera y rodeado de fieles servidores. Como regalo de boda, Johannes obsequia a su flamante esposa un objeto muy de moda entre la gente pudiente de la época: una réplica de su propia casa en miniatura, que Nella deberá poblar con las figuras creadas por una desconocida miniaturista que ha encontrado por azar. Sin embargo, poco a poco, el amable pasatiempo se irá transformando en la clave de una serie de inquietantes revelaciones que conducirán a Nella a desenmascarar los secretos más oscuros de los actuales moradores de la casa -incluido su marido-, arrojando luz sobre los peligros que amenazan la supervivencia de su nueva familia. La crítica ha dicho... «Una lectura tremendamente adictiva que cautivará tanto a los fans de La joven de la perla como a los de El jilguero, con la salvedad de que Burton es una nueva voz que habla con sinceridad de sexo, de racismo y de clases sociales.» The Guardian «Esta historia refleja con astucia las obsesiones y prejuicios de nuestra época. Un libro que nadie debería perderse.» Dallas Morning News «Con su manera indirecta de narrar, unas mujeres que ganan poder progresivamente y un final desgarrador, esta novela sitúa a Burton como una escritora provista de una voz original e impresionante.» Kirkus Reviews «Mágica, emocionante y llena de sorpresas. [...] Uno de esos libros que te recuerdan por qué te enamoraste de la literatura.» S. J. Watson, autor de No confíes en nadie"

Jessie Burton (Author), Raquel Jalón (Narrator)

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Medusa: Perfect for fans of Circe

"Bloomsbury presents Medusa by Jessie Burton, read by Alisha Bailey. SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 'A beautiful and profound retelling' – Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circe 'Gives the serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' – Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne and Elektra If I told you that I’d killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Monster. Man-hater. Murderess. Forget everything you’ve been told about Medusa. Internationally bestselling author Jessie Burton flips the script in this astonishing retelling of Greek myth, illuminating the woman behind the legend at last. Exiled to a far-flung island after being abused by powerful Gods, Medusa has little company other than the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. Haunted by the memories of a life before everything was stolen from her, she has no choice but to make peace with her present: Medusa the Monster. But when the charmed and beautiful Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is blown apart, unleashing desire, love... and betrayal. Perfect for readers who loved Circe and Ariadne, as Medusa comes alive in a new version of the story that history set in stone long ago. '… a must-read for women of all ages' – Red magazine 'Utterly transporting' – Guardian Books of the Year '… an impressive addition to the shelves of feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' – Irish Times P 2021 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2021 Jessie Burton"

Jessie Burton (Author), Alisha Bailey (Narrator)

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The Confession: The Richard and Judy Book Club pick, a moving tale of secrets and self-discovery set in 1980s Hollywood and modern London

"A Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick. The Confession is an absorbing tale of secrets and self-discovery and the search for truth spanning three decades, from 1980s Hollywood to present-day London. From Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. When Elise Morceau meets the writer Constance Holden, she quickly falls under her spell. Connie is sophisticated, bold and alluring - everything Elise feels she is not. She follows Connie to LA, but in this city of strange dreams and 1980s razzle-dazzle, Elise feels even more out of her depth and makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever. Three decades later in London, Rose Simmons is trying to uncover the story of her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was a now reclusive novelist, Rose finds herself at the door of Constance Holden's house in search of a confession . . . 'Dazzlingly good . . . Without doubt one of the best novels of recent years' - Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie"

Jessie Burton (Author), Hayley Atwell (Narrator)

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