The Girl at the Window (Walters-Mulder, #1)

A forgotten name in the archives. A daring escape in the 17th century. A secret that echoes through time.
Rick Walters, an amateur genealogist, stumbles upon a curious name while doing research: Marie de la Motte. His discovery leads him deep into the archives-and into the remarkable tale of a young woman who, in 1666, helps Willem Bolnes-brother-in-law of the famous painter Johannes Vermeer-escape from a harsh workhouse in Delft. But where do they go? And what secret do they carry?
By coincidence, Rick teams up with Sandra Mulder, a popular TV presenter driven by ambition and eager to prove herself. Together, they follow Marie and Willem's trail across history, uncovering truths more thrilling-and dangerous-than they ever expected.
A gripping historical novel bridging past and present, The Girl at the Window is a story of mystery, discovery, and untold legacies.
The first book in the Walters-Mulder series, featuring an unlikely duo drawn into investigations that blur the line between buried secrets and present-day truths.
"Bold, distinctive, and innovative, Peters manages to establish his name in the literary world by fully following his own path-in the spirit of his characters."
-Thrillzone
For fans of dual-timeline historical fiction, Dutch Golden Age intrigue, and suspenseful quests into the past.

Frank Peters: Introspective Noir from the Dutch Countryside
Frank Peters (b. 1962) lives and works in Babberich, a quiet border village in the Netherlands where his stories take root.
With his debut novel, The Girl at the Window, he stepped into the Dutch-language thriller genre.
His style is cinematic and observational, marked by psychological depth and a dry touch of humor. He writes as he lives: with an eye for detail, a sense of rhythm, and a deep fascination for people and what drives them.
Beyond writing, Frank is a musician in the melancholic rock band Crescent Moon, where he plays alongside his sons and brother.
His stories are not a sprint to the conclusion, but a layered journey through inner landscapes, quiet tensions, and moral gray zones.
Always human, never sentimental.
Always noir — but never black and white.