Jessie Burton

Author

Jessie Burton is a British novelist and former actress whose richly imagined historical fiction has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Born in London in 1982, she studied English at Oxford University and trained as an actress at the Central School of Speech and Drama before turning to writing. She worked in acting and various jobs... before the publication of her first novel. Burton's debut The Miniaturist, set in seventeenth-century Amsterdam, became a publishing phenomenon — debuting at number one on the Sunday Times bestseller list and eventually selling over a million copies. It was adapted for BBC television. Her subsequent novels include The Muse (set between 1960s London and 1930s Spain), The Confession, and The House of Fortune (a sequel to The Miniaturist). Her fiction is characterised by its lush period detail, its exploration of women's creativity and agency within restrictive societies, and its interweaving of mystery with historical atmosphere. Her audiobooks and books offer listeners and readers immersive historical fiction that celebrates women who refuse to be silenced, told with elegance, sensuality, and a storyteller's gift for keeping you turning pages. Read more Show less