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Girl with a Pearl Earring

A Novel

Tracy Chevalier

Discover the captivating story of a young servant girl, Griet, who finds herself entangled in the mysterious life of the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the 17th-century Dutch golden age with Chevalier's vivid descriptions of Vermeer's extraordinary paintings of domestic life, including the enigmatic Girl with a Pearl Earring. Griet's quiet observations provide a unique perspective on the intricacies of Vermeer's prosperous household, where her own passions and desires soon become entangled.
Publish Date
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2005-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1999
Goodreads Rating
3.92
ISBN
9780452282155
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2021-05-05T20:39:26.000Z
Not surprised these two books are on this best of all time list - loved them both and reread over the years - but an impossible list to finish - 100+ books would make my Top 25      source