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vicki honeyman asked Tracy Chevalier:

The Glassmaker (I read the ARC) is now my favorite book of yours . . . which is hard to admit because all of your books are so terrific. While writing the book, how did you wrap your head around Orsola living through all the time periods? I thought it was brilliant that she witnessed the world . . . and her place in it . . . as time seemed to stretch on and on for her.

Tracy Chevalier Thanks, Vicki, so glad you liked it! I know it must seem hard to get Orsola through all that time. But strangely enough, I found it easy. In a way she simply came on the journey with me as I researched Venetian history. It happened this way because early on it became clear to me that I didn't want to leave her and the other Rossos behind as I moved on. So I just...didn't. They came with me! It always felt quite natural to do this. It only became unnatural when the editors read a draft and said, "What?!" :) Then I had to finesse it a little, to help readers make those leaps in time easily. I am glad it worked for you!

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A Goodreads user asked Tracy Chevalier:

Hi Tracy! I have to say that I really liked all of your books. perhaps 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' being my favorite. I was wondering is 'Reader, I Married Him' a collection of Jane Eyre inspired modern stories, or is it entirely victorian? Thanks :)

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad asked Tracy Chevalier:

I am fascinated by the fact that you were or are an expat. What made you move from the US to the UK? Since you've written historical novels that take place in the US and Europe, how does living in London make research easier or harder?

Karen

Karen asked Tracy Chevalier:

Thank you for your message regarding the new book At the Edge of the Orchard. As an Ohioan and a birdwatcher, I spend many hours in the Black Swamp in Ohio. (Considered the Warbler Capital of the world) Looking forward to reading historical fiction taking place in that area. How did you choose the Black Swamp?

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