The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
From the globally acclaimed author of Girl With A Pearl Earring, Tracy Chevalier, comes The Glassmaker, a spellbinding new novel set in Venice. This book follows the journey of Orsola Rosso, a woman who must defy convention to learn the craft of glassmaking on Murano to save her family from ruin. Spanning centuries of Venetian history, this novel captures the tragedy, triumph, love, and loss experienced by a family of glass masters.
Key Features/Benefits
- A novel set in Venice, spanning hundreds of years of war, plague, tragedy, and triumph.
- Authored by Tracy Chevalier, writer of the international bestseller Girl With A Pearl Earring.
- Praised as 'Spellbinding' by Elif Shafak and 'Ingenious' by The Times.
- Meticulously researched, evoking the beauty of the Venice lagoon.
- Features a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family, and a city as everlasting as glass.
Specifications
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Author: Chevalier, Tracy
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Brand/Publisher: The Borough Press
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Binding: Paperback
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Language: English
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Publication Date: May 8, 2025
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Print Length: 400 pages
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ISBN-10: 0008153892
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ISBN-13: 978-0008153892
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Dimensions: 129 x 33 x 198mm
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Weight: 350 g
The Glassmaker is a spectacular feat of storytelling, charting five centuries of life through the lens of a Venetian glass-making family. Secure your new stock copy today.