Ready Reference Treatise

“Girl With a Pear Earring” by Tracy Chevalier was first published in 1999. It is a historical novel. The story of the novel is set in 17th century Delft, Netherlands.



The story is said to have been inspired by a painting “Girl With a Pearl Earring” made by Johannes Vermeer, a Delft school painter. In this fictional account presented in the book, the author presents a fictional account of painter Vermeer, the model, and the painting called ‘Girl with the Earring.’



Ready Reference Treatise: Girl With a Pearl Earring

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Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: Plot Overview

Chapter Three: Major Characters

Chapter Four: Complete Summary

Chapter Five: Critical Analysis