The Lady And The Unicorn – Tracy Chevalier

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The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier is a captivating historical fiction novel that delves into the mystery behind the famous medieval tapestries housed in Paris’s Cluny Museum. Set in 1490, the story follows a French nobleman’s commission of six exquisite tapestries to mark his rising status at Court. The nobleman hires the talented and charismatic artist Nicolas des Innocents, whose presence stirs tensions among the household’s women before his designs are sent to Brussels for weaving.

At the heart of the tale is master weaver Georges de la Chapelle, who risks everything to complete these intricate tapestries on time. Chevalier masterfully intertwines fact and imagination, crafting a richly detailed narrative that reveals the hidden lives and passions immortalised in the legendary artworks. Perfect for readers who love historical fiction blended with art, intrigue, and complex characters.