Tulip Fever

In Tulip Fever, a young bride's passion for her painter ignites a dangerous game of deception and ambition amidst the tulip craze of 17th-century Amsterdam.

Set in the vibrant and tumultuous world of 17th-century Amsterdam, Tulip Fever explores the intoxicating allure of love and ambition against the backdrop of the tulip craze. Sophia, the beautiful young bride of the wealthy Cornelis, finds herself caught in a web of desire when her husband commissions a talented painter to create a portrait of them. As the artist captures their likeness, an unexpected passion ignites between him and Sophia, leading to a complex interplay of emotions and moral dilemmas.

As the portrait progresses, so do the stakes. The characters are swept up in a whirlwind of ambition, dreams, and deception, each driven by their desires. Sophia's longing for a life beyond her gilded cage pushes her to make choices that could alter the course of her life forever. The tension between love and loyalty, desire and duty, creates a rich narrative filled with intrigue and unexpected twists.

Adapted into a major film featuring acclaimed actors such as Dame Judi Dench and Alicia Vikander, Tulip Fever is a captivating tale that delves deep into the human experience. Deborah Moggach's storytelling weaves a lush tapestry of passion and betrayal, inviting readers to reflect on the lengths one might go to in pursuit of love and fulfillment.