Eight linked stories tracing the history of a painting by the 17th century Dutch artist, Vermeer. In one, he paints his daughter to pay off debts, a second story describes the loss of the ownership papers, a third takes place on the eve of its theft by the Nazis. By the author of What Love Sees.

Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland is a captivating historical fiction novel that tells the story of a painting and the people whose lives it touches over the course of several centuries. The book follows the journey of a mysterious painting of a young girl wearing a hyacinth blue dress, from its creation in 17th century Holland to its present-day owner. Through a series of interconnected stories, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the power of art to transcend time and connect people across generations. This paperback edition of Girl in Hyacinth Blue is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and art lovers alike.