Shortly after World War II, a real estate mogul buys The Dutch House, a lavish estate outside of Philadelphia. This purchase changes everything for his children, Danny and Maeve - driving out their mother, and leading to Cyril's remarriage and their exile from the house by their stepmother. A captivating study of the bond between siblings, The Dutch House shows of the dangers of obsessive nostalgia and fascinates with Patchett's signature style.