About:
Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt is a fictional book set in the mid-1600s, Holland. Ms. van der Vlugt is a Dutch writer known for historical fiction for young adults.
The publisher is giving away one (1) copy of this book –enter via the rafflecoper form at the end of the post.
- 336 pages
- Publisher: Harper Collins
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0008212104
My rating for Midnight Blue — 4
Buy Midnight Blue from Amazon.com*
Buy Midnight Blue from HarperCollins
More Books by Simone van der Vlugt
Thoughts:
Midnight Blue by Simone van der Vlugt is an easy read, an engaging story which doesn’t take much effort but very enjoyable. I enjoyed learning about 17th Century Netherlands, even though some of the phrasing seemed odd but I will choke that up to the translation.
I thought many of the characters, especially the protagonist, Catrin, acted in a way which I would not have thought women in the mid-1600s acted. The little art history and guest appearances by famous Dutch artists of the time were interesting, and a wink towards modern day readers who know the future success of those struggling.
I thought that this was a lovely book which doesn’t pretend to be what it isn’t. This is a small story about a short period in Dutch history while their famous pottery is becoming prevalent, figuring out how to match quality with imports while making it their own.
Synopsis:
Catrin, a young widow leaves her small Dutch village to get away from gossip and look for better job prospects. Catrin finds a job in the house of a rich merchant and through a series of lucky breaks she manages to get a job using her artistic talent during the starting stages of Dutch blue and white pottery.
Buy Midnight Blue from Amazon.com*
Buy Midnight Blue from HarperCollins
More Books by Simone van der Vlugt
Giveaway
Giveaway ends: July 06, 2018
Winners must have a valid e-mail address
US Address Only please
Winners will have 24 hours to write back with their address, otherwise an alternate winner will be picked
Zohar — Man of la Book
Disclaimer:I got this book for free from TLC Book Tours
*Amazon links point to an affiliate account
No Comments