Tracy Chevalier (born October 19, 1962) is an American historical novelist. She has written seven novels. She is best known for her second novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, which was made into a 2003 film, starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth.
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 137, pages 78-80. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
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A primary source of information for "Girl with a Pearl Earring" was the research of John Montias, an economist who was also an authority on painter Johannes Vermeer.
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Lives in England with her husband and son
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BA in English from Oberlin (Ohio)
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Girl with a Pearl Earring
2003
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Girl with a Pearl Earring: And Other Treasures from the Mauritshuis