The runaway New York Times bestseller with over one million copies sold Now a major motion picture from Lions Gate Films opening November 2003 History and fiction merge seamlessly in Tracy Chevalier's luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Griet, the world of 1660s Holland comes dazzlingly alive in this richly imagined portrait of the young woman who inspired one of Vermeer's most celebrated paintings.
First and foremost, the writing is excellent. The author captivated me from the first page. She was detailed without being overly so, which can often weigh down a story. A spell-binding tale, I... more
First and foremost, the writing is excellent. The author captivated me from the first page. She was detailed without being overly so, which can often weigh down a story. A spell-binding tale, I highly recommend this book