The Miniaturist is a novel set in 17th century Amsterdam, written by Jessie Burton. The story follows a young woman named Nella Oortman who marries a wealthy merchant named Johannes Brandt. Upon arriving at her new home, Nella receives a wedding gift from her husband: a dollhouse replica of their house. She hires a miniaturist to furnish the dollhouse, but soon realizes that the miniaturist is eerily accurate in predicting events in her life. As Nella delves deeper into the mystery of the miniaturist, she uncovers dark secrets about her new family and the city of Amsterdam itself.