The Silken Thread of Time

In eighteenth-century Venice and Amsterdam, cartography was more than science—it was an instrument of empire and intense diplomatic rivalry. The Silken Thread of Time traces three generations of the Van der Berg cartographic dynasty as they navigate secret naval charts, illicit trade routes, and personal betrayals across Europe.

Combining rigorous historical detail with deeply human emotional cadence, Eleanor Vance constructs a sweeping saga of artistic obsessive passion, maritime espionage, and enduring love.