Midnight Blue

In the historical novel Night Blue by bestselling author Simone van der Vlugt, housekeeper Catrijn, who is fleeing her past, ends up in Evert van Nulandt's pottery factory in Delft. When the supply of porcelain from China stops, Evert decides to copy the popular earthenware. And Catrijn's talent for painting comes in handy. Turbulent times are ahead. In 1654, Catrijn barely survives the Delft thunderclap, which leaves the city center in ruins, and is then faced with a life-defining choice between her heart and her head. Does she wait for her great love, who will go to sea for years, or does she choose the man who can offer her security? Nachtblauw by Simone van der Vlugt is a compelling novel about the history of Delft blue. 'Finally a novel about the history of Delft blue. This makes history fun again.' – Margriet 'Beautiful story about the adventures of a seventeenth-century young woman and the early beginnings of white-and-blue pottery from Delft.' – Nederlands Dagblad 'Van der Vlugt immersed himself in pottery painting. from that time and interweaves facts and fiction into a compelling story.' – Leidsch Dagblad 'The author provides a view into the seventeenth century in a way that is accessible to everyone.' – Reformatorisch Dagblad