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Girl With a Pearl Earring Paperback – 17 July 2000

by Tracy Chevalier (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,195 ratings
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‘A phenomenon’ Jessie Burton
‘Dazzling’ Daily Mail
‘Truly magical' Guardian

Those eyes are fixed on someone. But who? What is she thinking as she stares out from one of the world’s best-loved paintings?

Johannes Vermeer can spot exceptional beauty. When servant girl Griet catches his eye, she soon becomes both student and muse. But then he gives her his wife’s pearl earrings to wear for a portrait, and a scandal erupts that could threaten Griet’s future…

Vivid and captivating, this timeless modern classic has become a successful film and an international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold around the world; now with a new introduction by the author.

‘A veritable work of art… one of those rare novels where all the decisions made by the author appear inevitable and right’ Rose Tremain

‘Timeless, delicate and as exquisitely measured as one of Vermeer's paintings. Tense yet perfectly-paced and filled with the beauty of life's colours, Girl with the Pearl Earring is a masterpiece in its own right. Just a phenomenon. I will hold this novel close for the rest of my life’ Jessie Burton, author of The Minaturist

‘If ever a novel rightly deserves its “five millions copies sold” achievement, it is this dazzling little masterpiece … Absolute magic’ Daily Mail

'A portrait of radiance…Tracy Chevalier brings the real artist Vermeer and a fictional muse to life in a jewel of a novel' Time

‘Chevalier doesn't put a foot wrong in this triumphant work … It is a beautifully written tale that mirrors the elegance of the painting that inspired it’ Wall Street Journal

'A wonderful novel, mysterious, steeped in atmosphere, deeply revealing about the process of painting…truly magical' Guardian

‘It is no wonder that this beautifully-written story has sold more than five million copies and been made into a successful film. An absolute triumph’ Woman’s Weekly

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  1. ISBN-10
    0006513204
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0006513209
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  4. Publication date
    17 July 2000
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm
  7. Print length
    256 pages
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'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 atmosphere. It 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.’
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'As historical fiction, 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' convinces, but as a study of human nature, honed by hindsight, it dazzles. Chevalier brings an impressive combination of passion, outrage and perception to a novel which is beautiful and brutal'
THE IRISH TIMES

'Chevalier is a master of the telling detail, the evocative image… Through such detail, Chevalier draws the reader into the world of the painting, into the mood of the masterpiece she explores: moving, mysterious, at times almost unbearably poignant. Sometimes it seems so strong the reader can almost sense it, feel it breathing all around. This novel which deserves, and I am sure will win, a prize – or two'
THE TIMES

'…a wonderful novel, mysterious, steeped in atmosphere… deeply revealing about the process of painting… a truly magical experience.'
THE GUARDIAN

'Tracy Chevalier has wonderfully evoked the Delft of the mid-seventeenth century Netherlands…The novel is as subtly haunting as the best of Eric Rohmer's films'
TIME OUT

'Beautifully written, mysterious and almost unbearably poignant – a magical experience'
DEBORAH MOGGACH

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (17 July 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0006513204
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0006513209
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,195 ratings

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Tracy Chevalier

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Tracy is the author of 10 novels, including the international bestseller GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, which has sold over 5 million copies and been made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth. American by birth, British by geography, she lives in London with her husband and son. Her latest novel, A SINGLE THREAD, tells the story of an English woman between the Wars who forges an independent life in Winchester. Tracy is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and has honorary doctorates from her alma maters Oberlin College and the University of East Anglia. Her website www.tchevalier.com will tell you more about her and her books.

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Geoffrey Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must to Read After the Movie.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 March 2018
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A real insight into the Puritan Versus Catholic times in Holland. I was so pleased to get this book after watching the movie with Scarlet Johansson and Colin Firth as leading roles. It points out all the prejudices and difficulties of the times. The maids and servants era and threats to their wellbeing by the aristocracy.
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barbara gorman
4.0 out of 5 stars Exhilarating but earthbound
Reviewed in Australia on 19 August 2020
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An unforgettable painting is born of an intimate glimpse between a poor girl with fine sensibilities and a cool passionate Dutch master. A smokin' bildungsroman that manages to remember the limitations of poverty and marriage.
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Kerrie Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars A great ‘uncluttered’ take.
Reviewed in Australia on 13 March 2020
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I re read this novel after many years as my memory was positive. It was better than I remembered.
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Jennifer Wells
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Impressions
Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2014
I expected this to be my favorite Tracy Chevalier book and was very surprised to discover it wasn't. The main issue I had with the book was with the characters. I don't mind if a character has contradictions, in fact, I like it. But I need to have an explaination for actions that are out of character. If I don't understand the character's motivations I feel that I don't know them very well, making it difficult to relate to them. There were a lot of things I enjoyed about the "The Girl with the Pearl Earring". As usual, Chevalier makes the atmosphere come to life in a way that few can. You feel as if you have really stepped back in time to mid 17th century Delft. The storyline, involving Vermeer's relationship with a young housemaid is very interesting and compelling. I recommend this book to fans of Tracy Chevalier.

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Margaret O'Neill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Australia on 18 October 2020
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This book brings life in the place and time of Vermeer to life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 July 2020
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A well researched subject matter making the famous painting more enjoyable.
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christine middleton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great light read.
Reviewed in Australia on 17 September 2018
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It made me do look into the works of Vermeer. The lovly flow of the authors writing made for easy reading.
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Tim Greig
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull
Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2022
Disappointing really as it never went anywhere. The character of Vermeer himself was barely established and I ended up knowing more about the butcher's son. People who are interested in art and in particular Vermeer would be attracted to this novel but I was left knowing almost nothing about him, his thoughts, his techniques, his mixing of paint… Or anything.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States on 31 March 2024
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I have read this book at least 4 times, and gave it many times as a gift as well. The writer creates beautifully detailed visual effects with words. The characters and art come to life in this story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 December 2023
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I love this book every time I read it. An absolute classic. I will read it again in a couple years time and enjoy it all over again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Reclamação
Reviewed in Brazil on 4 June 2021
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Pedido veio em duplicidade e COBRANÇA também
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5.0 out of 5 stars Libro La ragazza con l'orecchino di perla
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Libro consigliato
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in France on 28 July 2023
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one of the best books I have ever read.
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