#30 This Is A Token with Jessie Burton

In this episode Alex talks to the wonderful author Jessie Burton, to take you on a bejewelled and imaginative literary journey. Jessie shares the most treasured items from her collection, from antique rings to the sentimental pieces which thankfully have survived both a home robbery and a fire, and an incredibly striking cocktail ring which once belonged to Jackie Collins!  Alex and Jessie discuss the similarities in their art forms, the joy of connecting with people through jewellery and writing, and how wearing pieces close to the skin, can make the wearer feel even closer to loved ones.Be sure to keep an eye out for Jessie’s latest book, The House of Fortune, it is the follow up to The Miniaturist and an absolute must for your reading list!Here are some useful links for further reading on issues, events and artefacts discussed by Alex and Jessie:Jessie’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jessieburton/?hl=enJessie’s Website- http://jessieburton.co.uk/index.htmlThe Lost Children by Valeria Luiselli- https://www.waterstones.com/book/lost-children-archive/valeria-luiselli/9780008290054Picador Publishing- https://www.instagram.com/picadorbooks/?hl=en Illustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.