

Tracy Chevalier | The Glassmaker
Fri 25 Apr 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Step into the vivid world of Renaissance Venice with bestselling author Tracy Chevalier as she discusses her latest novel — a virtuoso portrait of a woman, a family, and a city as enduring as the glass they create.
Set on the enchanting island of Murano in 1486, the story follows Orsola Rosso, a woman defying tradition to master the art of glassmaking in a male-dominated craft. Through war, plague, love, and loss, Orsola’s journey spans centuries, shaping a legacy that adorns empresses and courtesans but leaves her yearning for acceptance closer to home.
Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring — a global sensation with over 5 million copies sold and an Oscar-nominated film adaptation — brings her signature artistry to this spellbinding tale of creativity and resilience.
In conversation with Rebecca Fletcher, Tracy will offer insights into her writing process, historical inspirations, and the timeless themes at the heart of her work.
Talk length: 1 hour including Q&A, followed by a book signing.
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Venue address: The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB