Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
OVER FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A phenomenon Jessie Burton Dazzling Daily Mail Truly magical' Guardian'Chevalier's writing skill and her knowledge of seventeenth-century Delft are such that she creates a world reminiscent of a Vermeer interior: suspended in a particular moment, it transcends its time and place' New Yorker
'Chevalier's book is a delight' Simon Jenkins, Guardian
'This is a wonderful novel, mysterious, steeped in atmosphereIt is deeply revealing about the process of painting…a truly magical experience.' Guardian
'This is a novel which deserves, and I am sure will win, a prize – or two.' Times
'A portrait of radiance…Tracy Chevalier brings the real artist Vermeer and a fictional muse to life in a jewel of a novel.' Time
'It has a slow, magical current of its own that picks you up and carries you stealthily along…a beautiful story, lovingly told by a very talented writer.' Daily Mail
'Life in 17th century Delft is evoked with a sharp eye for historical detail and the descriptions of Vermeer at work are superbly drawn. A sensuous and vividly crafted work of fiction from a highly talented young novelist.' Mail on Sunday
‘This sensually luminous novel brings Vermeer and his art to life through bold sumptuous prose.’
Historical Novels Review
Tracy Chevalier grew up in Washington DC. In 1994 she graduated from the creative writing course at the University of East Anglia. She lives in London with her husband and son.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007172825 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007172826 |
| Title | Girl With a Pearl Earring |
| Author | Tracy Chevalier |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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