The Naturalist of Amsterdam
by Melissa Ashley
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Pub Date Oct 10 2023 | Archive Date Oct 12 2023
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Description
Amsterdam, at the turn of the 18th century. For as long as she can remember, Dorothea Graff has lived in service to her mother, Maria Sibyilla Merian, one of the greatest naturalists in Europe. But as she collects insects and colours illustrations for Maria's world-famous publications, Dorothea longs for a life that is truly her own.
When Maria becomes entranced by the plant and insect life of Suriname, she is determined to record it for herself, taking Dorothea with her. All the family's savings are ploughed into the dangerous expedition, but greatness is never achieved without sacrifice. The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname will be Maria's masterpiece, but ensuring its legacy – and her own survival – will become her daughter's burden. When offered a chance of happiness, will Dorothea have the courage to take it, and risk everything her mother built?
From the jungles of South America to the bustling artists' studios of Amsterdam, The Naturalist of Amsterdam gives voice to the long-ignored women who shaped our understanding of the natural world – both the artists and those who made their work possible.
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Marketing Plan
- Historical fiction from the bestselling author of The Birdman's Wife and The Bee and the Orange Tree
- Wonderfully evocative and compelling story of a brilliant female artist of the natural world and her overlooked assistant – her daughter, Dorothea
- Set in 18th-century Holland and colonial Suriname, South America
- For fans of Girl With a Pearl Earring, The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, The Miniaturist and Melissa Ashley's previous novels
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781922863980 |
| PRICE | A$39.99 (AUD) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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