Set in seventeenth century amsterdam--a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion--a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and s...Set in seventeenth century amsterdam--a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion--a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of emma donoghue, sarah waters, and sarah dunant. "There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed." On a brisk autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old nella oortman arrives in amsterdam to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader johannes brandt.