The Glassmaker
(Author) Tracy Chevalier'Spellbinding' ELIF SHAFAK 'Ingenious' THE TIMES, Book of the Year 'Sparkling'OBSERVER 'A triumph' PHILIP PULLMAN 'As finely wrought as a dazzling Murano bead' INDEPENDENT 'Meticulously researched and evoking the beauty of the Venice lagoon' PHILIPPA GREGORY 'A spectacular feat, crafted by a maestra at the top of her game' SPECTATOR FROM THE GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING Venice, 1486. Across the lagoon lies Murano. Time flows differently here - like the glass the island's maestros spend their lives perfecting. In secret, Orsola Rosso learns to craft glass. As a woman, she must flout convention to save her family from ruin. We follow her through hundreds of years of war and plague, tragedy and triumph, love and loss. Skipping like a stone across the centuries, The Glassmaker is a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family and a city that are as everlasting as glass.
Tracy Chevalier
Tracy Chevalier is a bestselling American-British author known for her historical fiction novels. Her most notable work, "Girl with a Pearl Earring," is a fictional account of the creation of Johannes Vermeer's famous painting. Chevalier's writing is characterized by meticulous research, vivid descriptions, and compelling storytelling. She has made significant contributions to the historical fiction genre, bringing to life lesser-known historical events and figures. Chevalier's works have been praised for their attention to detail and ability to transport readers to different time periods.
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