Rembrandt’s Promise : ‘A believable, elegant and atmospheric novel – just beautiful’ – Nuala O’Connor by Leahy, Barbara

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<p><b>Stunning historical immersion into the world of Rembrandt with a gripping plot of a promise turned sour. For fans of Stacey Halls, Maggie OFarrell and Tracy Chevalier.</b><br><br> With glorious language, she gives us a believable, elegant and atmospheric novel – just beautiful – Nuala OConnor – author of <i>Seaborne</i> and <i>NORA</i><br><i><b><br>Hanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. The light is centred on the bride; the guests are banished to the shade. That is how it is when he looks at her: all others fade away.</b></i><br><br>1642.<br>The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers.<br><br>Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam, enters a melting pot of wealth and culture when she becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. <br><br>After Rembrandts wife dies, Geertje is drawn deeper into his world and despite her friends warnings, she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results.<br><br> Based on the true account of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, this is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.</p>