Date of Birth: October 19, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Tracy Chevalier is an acclaimed American-British novelist best known for her historical novels, particularly “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a successful film. Born on October 19, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Chevalier grew up in an intellectual household; her father was a photographer for The Washington Post. She attended Oberlin College in Ohio, where she earned a degree in English. After moving to England, she worked in publishing before obtaining a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of East Anglia. Chevalier’s writing often explores detailed historical settings and strong female protagonists. She has published several other novels, including “The Lady and the Unicorn,” “Falling Angels,” and “Remarkable Creatures,” earning her a significant place in contemporary historical fiction.
5 Interesting Facts about Tracy Chevalier
1. Tracy Chevalier moved to London in 1984 and has lived there ever since.
2. Her novel “Girl with a Pearl Earring” was inspired by a visit to the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, where she saw Johannes Vermeer’s painting of the same name.
3. Chevalier was a judge for the 2011 Man Booker Prize.
4. She has stated that she writes her first drafts in longhand before typing them up.
5. Chevalier has also edited two anthologies: “Why Willows Weep” and “Reader, I Married Him.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Tracy Chevalier
1. “I’m a writer who has learned to be a reader. I love reading, but it was a learned skill.”
2. “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.”
3. “I wanted to write about what it means to be an artist, and what it means to be a woman.”
4. “The great thing about historical fiction is that you can take a story that is known and flesh it out.”
5. “Art is so subjective, and people have a different sense of what they want to read or see.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Tracy Chevalier’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Tracy Chevalier has one son, named Jacob, with her husband, Jonathan Drori.
Relevant Links
1. [Tracy Chevalier’s Official Website](http://www.tchevalier.com
2. [Tracy Chevalier on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2730.Tracy_Chevalier
5. [Tracy Chevalier on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Chevalier
