Jessie Burton books

Jessie Burton is a British author known for The Miniaturist, a historical novel set in 17th-century Amsterdam, and other literary fiction works.

Anthologies

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First Edition: Celebrating 21 Years of Goldsboro Books 2020 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Muse 2016 Buy
The Restless Girls 2018 Buy
The Confession 2019 Buy
Medusa 2021 Buy
Hidden Treasure 2025 Buy

The Miniaturist Reading Order

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Nukkekaappi 2014 N/A
The Miniaturist 2014 Buy
Onnen talo 2022 N/A
The House of Fortune 2022 Buy

Jessie Burton is a British novelist and actress whose debut, The Miniaturist, became an international sensation when it was published in 2014. Set in the Dutch Golden Age, the novel follows a young bride who receives a mysterious miniature replica of her new husband’s house. The book sold over a million copies and was adapted for BBC television.

Burton followed up with The Muse (2016), set between 1930s Spain and 1960s London, and The Confession (2019), a contemporary story about mothers and daughters. She has also written for younger readers with The Restless Girls and Medusa, a retelling of the Greek myth. Her work blends historical settings with questions about women’s autonomy and creative ambition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jessie Burton written?

Jessie Burton has written ten books across three series.

What was Jessie Burton's first book?

Jessie Burton’s first book is Nukkekaappi, published in 2014.

What is Jessie Burton best known for?

Burton is best known for The Miniaturist, her 2014 debut novel set in 1686 Amsterdam. The book became an international bestseller and was adapted into a BBC television drama. Its sequel, The House of Fortune, followed in 2022.

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