{"product_id":"rembrandts-promise","title":"Rembrandt's Promise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStunning historical immersion into the world of Rembrandt with a gripping plot of a promise turned sour. For fans of Stacey Halls, Maggie O'Farrell and Tracy Chevalier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. 1642.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e­The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers. 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. After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje grows close to him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite her friends' warnings she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results. Based on the true story of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, Rembrandt's Promise is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbara Leahy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55035362640259,"sku":"9781804186381","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/8600\/8738\/files\/SIMPLEWEBSITEPRODUCTIMAGE-2025-02-06T161913.058.png?v=1738858767","url":"https:\/\/rarebirdsbooks.live\/products\/rembrandts-promise","provider":"Rare Birds Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}