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.

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• Publication Date: October 21, 2025
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• Print Length: 257 Pages
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