Girl with a Pearl Earring centers on Vermeer's prosperous Delft household during the 1660s. When Griet, the novel's quietly perceptive heroine, is hired as a servant, turmoil follows. First, the 16-year-old narrator becomes increasingly intimate with her master. Then Vermeer employs her as his assistant--and ultimately has Griet sit for him as a model. Chevalier vividly evokes the complex domestic tensions of the household, ruled over by the painter's jealous, eternally pregnant wife and his taciturn mother-in-law. At times the relationship between servant and master seems a little anachronistic. Still, Girl with a Pearl Earring does contain a final delicious twist.

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Wow. Out of the blue. Looking forward to reading this. Thanks.

Enjoyed reading this little book very much. Beautifully written. I'll be sending it along soon.

Thanks again.

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En route to KiwiChick at the stateside address. I hope you enjoy it. I liked it very much.