Tracy Chevalier grew up in Washington, DC. She moved to England in 1984, and worked for several years as a reference book editor. In 1994 she graduated from the MA course in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Her first novel, The Virgin Blue, was chosen by WH Smith for its Fresh Talent promotion in 1997. She lives in London with her husband and son.
Genres: Historical, Literary Fiction
New and upcoming books
Novels
The Virgin Blue (1997)
Girl with a Pearl Earring (1999)
Falling Angels (2001)
The Lady and the Unicorn (2003)
Burning Bright (2007)
Remarkable Creatures (2009)
The Last Runaway (2013)
At the Edge of the Orchard (2016)
A Single Thread (2019)
The Glassmaker (2024)
Girl with a Pearl Earring (1999)
Falling Angels (2001)
The Lady and the Unicorn (2003)
Burning Bright (2007)
Remarkable Creatures (2009)
The Last Runaway (2013)
At the Edge of the Orchard (2016)
A Single Thread (2019)
The Glassmaker (2024)
Collections
Novellas and Short Stories
Anthologies edited
Non fiction show
Tracy Chevalier recommends
You Are Here (2024)
David Nicholls
"A beautiful book. Nicholls perfectly judges the balance between humour and pathos. I was often on the verge of tears even when I was laughing."
The Tower (2024)
Flora Carr
"Such a vivid, visceral read, you feel you're locked in the tower alongside the characters, acting out a royal family drama. I am moved and impressed."
The Painter's Daughters (2024)
Emily Howes
"Beautifully written, moving and skillfully handled, The Painter's Daughters is as exquisitely and tenderly rendered as a Gainsborough painting."
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Anthologies containing stories by Tracy Chevalier
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