--- product_id: 125230377 title: "The Dutch House: A Read with Jenna Pick" price: "B/.14" currency: PAB in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/125230377-the-dutch-house-a-read-with-jenna-pick store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # The Dutch House: A Read with Jenna Pick **Price:** B/.14 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dutch House: A Read with Jenna Pick - **How much does it cost?** B/.14 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/125230377-the-dutch-house-a-read-with-jenna-pick) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Pulitzer Prize Finalist | New York Times Bestseller | A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick | A New York Times Book Review Notable Book | TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of the Year Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, The Washington Post; O: The Oprah Magazine, Real Simple , Good Housekeeping, Vogue , Refinery29 , and Buzzfeed From Ann Patchett, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth, comes a powerful, richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. The Dutch House is the story of a paradise lost, a tour de force that digs deeply into questions of inheritance, love and forgiveness, of how we want to see ourselves and of who we really are. At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment to begin an enormous real estate empire, propelling his family from poverty to enormous wealth. His first order of business is to buy the Dutch House, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Meant as a surprise for his wife, the house sets in motion the undoing of everyone he loves. The story is told by Cyril’s son Danny, as he and his older sister, the brilliantly acerbic and self-assured Maeve, are exiled from the house where they grew up by their stepmother. The two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures. Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they’re together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they’ve lost with humor and rage. But when at last they’re forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested. Review: There are not enough superlatives for this book! - I have loved all of Ann Patchett’s books and I must say that this one is my favorite. I was hooked at the first sentence and remained hooked until the end. This is one of those rare books that you want to rush to finish, but at the same time you do not want it to end. Reading this book is like a master class in story telling and writing. And the author loves dogs and co-owns an independent bookstore! What more do you need to know to pick up this book? Set in suburban Philadelphia over the course of almost 60 years, this is the story of Maeve and her baby brother Danny. The story is narrated by Danny beginning when he is 8 years old. Maeve and Danny’s mother left the family and is apparently in India helping the poor. Their father Cyril made his fortune buying and selling properties. He is a mostly absent father so the children are raised by their housekeepers and previously a nanny. Cyril’s grandest purchase was the Dutch House, a ridiculously opulent mansion that intrigues the children and scares off their mother. The book opens with the appearance of Andrea, who will soon be their evil stepmother. Andrea only has eyes for the house and for her two younger daughters. When Cyril dies, Maeve and Danny discover that they are left with nothing. No home and no money, except a trust fund for Danny’s education. Maeve has already graduated college, has a job, and lives on her own. She pushes Danny to use as much of the trust as possible, which he does in spite of his own future plans. The story follows Maeve and Danny as they become adults, always haunted by their past and by the Dutch House. There are so many wonderful themes about family, forgiveness, relationships, and memory. Do we remember things as they really were or are memories colored by who we are? Both Maeve and Danny have different memories of their parents and also different experiences. A good part of this novel is about how the two of them put the pieces of their family together. It is also about the sacrifices they make for each other. This is a powerhouse of a book. The writing is perfect, the characters are interesting, and the story remains compelling all the way through. Unlike Ms. Patchett, I do not have the words to express how wonderful this book is. You will just have to read it for yourself! Review: Great Story - This is a well written story that touches on many different areas of life stages. I found it a bit slow at times, but overall, it was an enjoyable read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,731 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #5 in City Life Fiction (Kindle Store) #8 in City Life Fiction (Books) #17 in Literary Sagas | ## Images ![The Dutch House: A Read with Jenna Pick - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ccHf4XePL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are not enough superlatives for this book! *by S***S on October 27, 2019* I have loved all of Ann Patchett’s books and I must say that this one is my favorite. I was hooked at the first sentence and remained hooked until the end. This is one of those rare books that you want to rush to finish, but at the same time you do not want it to end. Reading this book is like a master class in story telling and writing. And the author loves dogs and co-owns an independent bookstore! What more do you need to know to pick up this book? Set in suburban Philadelphia over the course of almost 60 years, this is the story of Maeve and her baby brother Danny. The story is narrated by Danny beginning when he is 8 years old. Maeve and Danny’s mother left the family and is apparently in India helping the poor. Their father Cyril made his fortune buying and selling properties. He is a mostly absent father so the children are raised by their housekeepers and previously a nanny. Cyril’s grandest purchase was the Dutch House, a ridiculously opulent mansion that intrigues the children and scares off their mother. The book opens with the appearance of Andrea, who will soon be their evil stepmother. Andrea only has eyes for the house and for her two younger daughters. When Cyril dies, Maeve and Danny discover that they are left with nothing. No home and no money, except a trust fund for Danny’s education. Maeve has already graduated college, has a job, and lives on her own. She pushes Danny to use as much of the trust as possible, which he does in spite of his own future plans. The story follows Maeve and Danny as they become adults, always haunted by their past and by the Dutch House. There are so many wonderful themes about family, forgiveness, relationships, and memory. Do we remember things as they really were or are memories colored by who we are? Both Maeve and Danny have different memories of their parents and also different experiences. A good part of this novel is about how the two of them put the pieces of their family together. It is also about the sacrifices they make for each other. This is a powerhouse of a book. The writing is perfect, the characters are interesting, and the story remains compelling all the way through. Unlike Ms. Patchett, I do not have the words to express how wonderful this book is. You will just have to read it for yourself! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Story *by C***Y on July 18, 2026* This is a well written story that touches on many different areas of life stages. I found it a bit slow at times, but overall, it was an enjoyable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly awesome! *by V***A on September 15, 2026* I hadn't thought this book would ultimately bring me great joy due to the fact that it is a tale of much puzzling sadness and tragic loss but it addresses the frailty and imperfection of humans while underscoring the power of love. How little we truly understand the actions of others and how often we suffer at the hands of our misguided emotions and beliefs. Ann Patchett knows how to take us on a journey whose twists and turns always leads us to a simple prayer of hope and unexpected redemption. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/125230377-the-dutch-house-a-read-with-jenna-pick](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/125230377-the-dutch-house-a-read-with-jenna-pick) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*