Fossil hunting for ichthyosaurs on the Jurassic Coast of England? Weaving ornate tapestries as they would have in Medieval Brussels? Grinding paints as Vermeer would expect? It’s all in a day’s work for Tracy Chevalier.

One of the most successful and widely read historical fiction writers today, Chevalier stitches together exquisite stories from his torical threads. In bringing history to life, Chevalier creates captivating characters and atmospheres, seamlessly combining actual figures and events with imagined details. We are transported to places in the past: Delft of the Baroque period, Brussels in the Middle Ages, and most recently, the beaches and cliffs of Lyme Regis in 19th-century England.

In a lively interview, Chevalier talks about her inspirations, methods, and insights. Her new book, Remarkable Creatures (Dutton), is available for signing after the program.

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