Tracy Chevalier is the author of ten novels, including the bestselling classic Girl with a Pearl Earring, about the painting of that name. In her books she has written about many crafts, including weaving, printing, quilting and embroidery. Her next book will be about glass beads from Venice. Her favourite artist is, of course, Vermeer, but she also loves Rembrandt, Hammershoi, and Cézanne.

Tracy Chevalier