Familien de Cats

A sprawling saga set in the glittering streets of 17th‑century Amsterdam, this tale follows the illustrious de Cats family, whose members hold the highest civic and clerical offices and are celebrated for their honor, wealth, and influence. Yet beneath their polished reputation lies a persistent shadow: a “black sheep” curse that haunts each generation, producing scandalous misdeeds that threaten to tarnish the family’s name.

Through vivid portraits of ancestors—pirate‑turned‑legend, a bishop’s son who gambles with his soul, and a tragic young woman who vanishes without a trace—the narrative explores how the de Cats grapple with pride, responsibility, and the fear of repeating past sins. As the newest heirs are guided toward virtue, the looming question remains whether the family can finally break free from the pattern of ruin that has shadowed them for a century.