Summary

Part Five, The same evening, Sunday, January 12th, 1687, begins with the chapter “Nova Hollandia.” The chapter picks up where Part Four left off, with Nella recognizing Otto in the crowd. Nella begs him to come home, and Otto is in shock about Johannes’s execution. He tells Nella that he fled to London because he thought it would protect the family.

Back at the house, they find Lysbeth burning the remnants of the cabinet. Otto embraces baby Thea and says that he knew about Marin’s pregnancy. Nella tells him that Marin died giving birth and they both struggle to maintain composure. Nella promises to herself that when Thea grows older, she will tell her everything about Marin.

Cornelia enters the room and is shocked to see Otto. They embrace and Nella leaves them alone...