A house. A family. A story that spans five decades.
Spanning five decades, The Dutch House is a moving family saga about siblings Danny and Maeve, whose lives are shaped by the grand Philadelphia mansion their father bought and the stepmother who cast them out. Ann Patchett weaves a story of inheritance, memory, and forgiveness, exploring how the past haunts and defines us. With her signature warmth and insight, Patchett delivers a modern classic about love, loss, and the ties that bind.
A Pulitzer Prize finalist (2020), popular with book clubs for its family drama, themes of memory and forgiveness, and Patchett’s elegant prose. Goodreads readers rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.1/5 from 300,000+ ratings) — "Tender, absorbing, and beautifully written."
Perfect for fans of Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch and Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge.
