The Virgin Blue
The Virgin Blue
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
RomanceFrance • 16th century
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World History2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tracy Chevalier's The Virgin Blue interweaves the lives of two women, separated by centuries, who uncover their connections through dreams and history. Ella Turner, an American expatriate in France, and Isabelle du Moulin, a sixteenth-century midwife, find their stories intertwined by mystery and cultural heritage.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tracy Chevalier's The Virgin Blue interweaves dual narratives set in both contemporary and historical France. Positive reviews praise its rich historical detail, evocative settings, and complex characters. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it captivates fans of historical fiction with its immersive storytelling and depth.
Who Should Read The Virgin Blue?
A reader who enjoys The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier appreciates historical fiction with a strong sense of place and richly detailed narratives. Similar to fans of The Girl with a Pearl Earring and Girl with a Pearl Earring, they likely enjoy intertwining past and present storylines and complex characters.
35,335 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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The Virgin Blue was Tracy Chevalier's debut novel, published in 1997, which helped establish her reputation for historical fiction.
The book intricately weaves together two storylines set in different centuries, a narrative technique Tracy Chevalier is known to excel at in her other works as well.
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Tracy Chevalier wrote The Virgin Blue after being inspired by a trip to France, drawing on her experiences there to infuse authenticity into the novel's setting.
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
RomanceFrance • 16th century
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World History2003
Adult
18+ years
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