Jessie Burton is a British author and actress. She is best known for her debut novel, The Miniaturist, which was an international bestseller and was adapted into a BBC television series. Burton has since written two more novels, The Muse and The Confession. She has also written a non-fiction book, The Restless Girls, which was inspired by her daughter. Burton has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including the BBC series The Musketeers. She is an advocate for mental health awareness and is a patron of the charity Mind. Burton is passionate about creating stories that inspire and empower readers.