The New York Times bestselling novel by the author of Remarkable Creatures and The Last Runaway
Translated into thirty-nine languages and made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Scarlett Johanson and Colin Firth
Tracy Chevalier transports readers to a bygone time and place in this richly-imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer’s most celebrated paintings.
History and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Girl with a Pearl Earring tells the story of sixteen-year-old Griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius . . . even as she herself is immortalized in canvas and oil.
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Summary
Overall This is in the top 10 of my most unforgettable, wellloved books. We have all seen images of the painting \"The Girl with the Pearl Earring\" but imagine if we actually knew the story. This book weaves a tale of the girl in the painting. It is historical fiction at it's finest. I love this author; I have read every single book she has written. This is by far my favorite.