Girl with a Pearl Earring

Tracy Chevalier's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is a historical fiction novel set in 17th-century Delft, Netherlands.

It tells the fictionalized story of Griet, a young maid working in the household of the painter Johannes Vermeer.

The novel explores the relationship between Griet and Vermeer, focusing on her role as his model and the impact of their interactions on her life.

Chevalier's narrative weaves together historical details with imagined events, creating a compelling portrait of a young woman's life in a time of artistic and social change.

The novel's success led to a film adaptation starring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth.