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In the bustling streets of Amsterdam during the mid‑1600s, Cornelia lives as the unacknowledged daughter of the famed painter Rembrandt. Facing the scourge of plague and the harsh realities of poverty, she struggles to gain her father's love and find a place for herself. Her life is a poignant portrait of resilience: amid hardship, her belief in a brighter future is rekindled when a wealthy suitor offers hope and a chance for a better future. Cullen’s narrative blends historical detail with a tender coming‑of‑age story about family, identity, and the enduring power of hope.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lynn Cullen
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