The Lady and the Unicorn
Tracy Chevalier
From the writer of Girl With a Pearl Earring comes another spell-binding love story set in France during the 1490s. When Nicolas, a well-loved painter of women's portraits at Court, is asked the design tapestries for nobleman Jean Le Viste, he begins a task that leads him on an incredible pursuit of the lady he loves. Rich in history, the story also follows a family of weavers from Brussels. Chevalier brings her readers into the world of working-class Frenchmen in the 1490s - a time when all of their actions were scrutinized not only by the Masters who placed orders, but more importantly, by the Guild they were a part of. Rich in tradition, and even a little insight to a woman's trapped life, this powerful drama will have you tearing through the pages!
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