The Porcelain Menagerie - Forsberg, Jillian
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In 18th-century Dresden, beauty, power, and ambition are as fragile-and deadly-as porcelain. Johann Kändler, a young sculptor, is summoned to the royal court, where King Augustus the Strong demands a lifelike porcelain menagerie. Every chisel mark could secure his future-or destroy it. Meanwhile, decades earlier, Fatima, a Turkish handmaiden turned royal mistress, must navigate court intrigues and reclaim her identity in a world where survival means mastering appearances-and power. Two lives. One king. A deadly obsession. Why readers can't put it down:A richly detailed, page-turning story of…mehr

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In 18th-century Dresden, beauty, power, and ambition are as fragile-and deadly-as porcelain. Johann Kändler, a young sculptor, is summoned to the royal court, where King Augustus the Strong demands a lifelike porcelain menagerie. Every chisel mark could secure his future-or destroy it. Meanwhile, decades earlier, Fatima, a Turkish handmaiden turned royal mistress, must navigate court intrigues and reclaim her identity in a world where survival means mastering appearances-and power. Two lives. One king. A deadly obsession. Why readers can't put it down:A richly detailed, page-turning story of artistry, obsession, and survival Dual timelines exploring ambition, love, and the cost of perfection Intrigue, danger, and the human stories behind Meissen porcelain Perfect for fans of Sarah Penner and Emelia Hart Advance Praise: "An engrossing, page-turning historical novel. I could not put it down." -Jess Armstrong, USA Today Bestselling Author "A dazzling tale of art, power, and survival... Forsberg paints history with a vivid hand." -Nancy Bilyeau, Author of The Blue From the author of The Rhino Keeper-a 2025 Kansas Notable Book-The Porcelain Menagerie is historical fiction at its most immersive, delicate, and unforgettable.
Autorenporträt
Jillian Forsberg is a historian and author with a master's degree in public history from Wichita State University. Her research on little-known historical events led her to discover the true story behind her first novel, The Rhino Keeper. In addition to being the former editor for Wichita State's The Fairmont Folio, Jillian is an essayist whose articles have been published in academic journals. With a passion for 18th-century history, Jillian can also be found gardening, exploring antique malls, or reading every label at a museum. Vintage dresses are Jillian's clothing of choice, except when she's at the zoo. She lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband, child, and pets.