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  • The Naturalist of Amsterdam

  • By: Melissa Ashley
  • Narrated by: Esther Wane
  • Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The Naturalist of Amsterdam

By: Melissa Ashley
Narrated by: Esther Wane
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Amsterdam, at the turn of the 18th century. For as long as she can remember, Dorothea Graff has lived in service to her mother, Maria Sibyilla Merian, one of the greatest naturalists in Europe. But as she collects insects and colours illustrations for Maria's world-famous publications, Dorothea longs for a life that is truly her own.

When Maria becomes entranced by the plant and insect life of Suriname, she is determined to record it for herself, taking Dorothea with her. All the family's savings are ploughed into the dangerous expedition, but greatness is never achieved without sacrifice. The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname will be Maria's masterpiece, but ensuring its legacy—and her own survival—will become her daughter's burden. When offered a chance of happiness, will Dorothea have the courage to take it, and risk everything her mother built?

From the jungles of South America to the bustling artists' studios of Amsterdam, The Naturalist of Amsterdam gives voice to the long-ignored women who shaped our understanding of the natural world—both the artists and those who made their work possible.

©2023 Melissa Ashley (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
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