The Muse

Burton’s multi-layered story is never less than engaging . . . she has an undoubted gift for seizing the reader’s attention and holding it . . . powerful . . . genuinely surprising Source: Sunday Times

Deftly plotted, a masterclass in pacing, tension and suspense, and richly characterised . . . exquisitely written, evocative and suspenseful Source: Sunday Express

Those who loved The Miniaturist will find here all the cliffhangers, twists and heart-stopping revelations they expected, and in two evocative settings . . . as a study of female creativity, it triumphs Source: Daily Telegraph

Burton clearly has a way with words, crafting masterful, complex and atmospheric mysteries that keep the reader hooked right up until the very last page. The Muse is a brilliantly realised story and the parallel narratives are perfectly balanced, propelling the story forward at breakneck speed . . . An exhilarating read, Jessie Burton can expect more awards to soon be coming her way Source: The Herald

Tremendous vitality . . . her craftsmanship and surefooted prose ensure a satisfying conclusion Source: Daily Mail

Rich and gripping . . . excellently explores the writing process itself . . . Burton breathes life into her words Source: Independent

An intricate story of imposture . . . strong on the emotional and sensual . . . who would bet against it selling a million copies like its predecessor? Source: Guardian

Readers who enjoyed The Miniaturist won’t be disappointed Source: The Times

Richly atmospheric and engrossing . . . you’ll turn the pages feverishly Source: Daily Express

Impressive . . . It takes all the promise of The Miniaturist – the complex female characters, an entrancing mystery, a lush and evocative sense of place – and executes it with wit and style. My book of the summer Source: Elle