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Girl with a Pearl Earring

By: Tracy Chevalier
Narrated by: Hattie Morahan
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An international best seller with over two million copies sold, this is a story of an artist's desire for beauty and the ultimate corruption of innocence.

17th Century Holland. When Griet becomes a maid in the household of Johannes Vermeer in the town of Delft, she thinks she knows her role: housework, laundry and the care of his six children. But as she becomes part of his world and his work, their growing intimacy spreads tension and deception in the ordered household and, as the scandal seeps out, into the town beyond.

Tracy Chevalier's extraordinary historical novel on the corruption of innocence and the price of genius is a contemporary classic.

©2006 Tracy Chevalier (P)2013 AudioGO Ltd Historical Fiction Fiction Heartfelt
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What made the experience of listening to Girl with a Pearl Earring the most enjoyable?

I particularly loved the slow-paced plot full of wonderful descriptions of Delft, of Vermeer's home and family, and of his paintings. There is also a gradual sexual tension between Griet and Vermeer which adds an interesting dimension to the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I was fascinated by Maria Thins, who was Vermeer's mother-in-law. She seemed to know everything that went on in the house, and worked with Griet to help Vermeer complete his paintings.

Which character – as performed by Hattie Morahan – was your favourite?

Griet was my favourite character. She was beautifully portrayed by Hattie Morahan. Serious, quiet, yet passionate and bright, she is the most fully-developed character in the book.

Any additional comments?

This is a book I would read again - it is full of details of life in Delft at the time of Vermeer, and you almost feel as though you are in one of his paintings.

Beautiful story, beautifully read

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No real ups and downs to the story but a good ‘book’ nonetheless. Actually, now I think of it there were down moments, just no ups.
Extremely clear diction and soothing voice.
An interesting tale. Easy listening but I never got to grips with the characters names. That’s a problem with my brain though.

Entrancing voice. Stable story.

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I've read this novel in the past, but it is even better ss an audio book. A fantastic story. I would definitely recommend

A fabulous novel

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The research was super and even if some of the facts are disputed, it was the second book I have enjoyed from this author.

I found TC's detailed descriptions awesome.

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Loved this book, very enjoyable and the narration was excellent. I shall look forward to hearing more readings from Hattie Morahan.

Very enjoyable

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