Description
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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jillian Forsberg
Published: 10/21/2025
Publisher: History Through Fiction LLC
ISBN: 9781963452181
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 0.58″ H x 9.00″ L x 6.00″ W
About the Author
Forsberg, Jillian: – Jillian Forsberg is a historian and author with a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University. Her fascination with overlooked stories and hidden histories led to her debut novel, The Rhino Keeper. With a deep passion for 18th-century Europe, she brings to life the forgotten artisans, courtiers, and survivors of a dazzling yet dangerous past. When she’s not writing, Jillian enjoys antique-hunting, gardening, and reading every label at a museum. She lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband, child, and pets. The Porcelain Menagerie is her second novel.
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