The Glassmaker
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A breathtaking story of craftsmanship, family, and the quiet resilience of a woman determined to leave her mark.
From the bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring comes an unforgettable historical novel set on the glassmaking island of Murano, where art, tradition, and family have shaped lives for centuries.
In fifteenth-century Venice, women are forbidden from working with glass. But Orsola Rosso refuses to accept the life expected of her. Secretly mastering the delicate craft of glass beadmaking, she creates work of extraordinary beauty while fighting to protect her family through generations of change, loss, war, love, and triumph.
Spanning more than five centuries, The Glassmaker is an immersive story about creativity, perseverance, and the timeless value of making something with your hands. Rich with Venetian history and exquisite detail, Tracy Chevalier brings Murano's workshops, canals, and traditions vividly to life in a novel that celebrates the artists whose work quietly endures long after they are gone.
Perfect for readers who love beautifully researched historical fiction, European settings, artisan traditions, and stories about remarkable women whose creativity changes the course of history.
About the Author
Tracy Chevalier is the internationally bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Glassmaker, At the Edge of the Orchard, and numerous other acclaimed historical novels. Known for meticulous research and immersive storytelling, she brings overlooked people and forgotten moments in history vividly to life. Her novels are celebrated for their richly drawn characters, atmospheric settings, and the way they weave art, history, craftsmanship, and human resilience into unforgettable stories.
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A Note about Shipping
Willow Creek has always been rooted in an in-store experience, and our online shop has grown as an extension of that atmosphere. Many of our pieces are delicate, oversized, or uniquely shaped, so shipping can look a little different from item to item.
Some pieces may show as pickup-only at checkout due to size or fragility. If you have a question about a specific item, you’re welcome to reach out, and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Thank you for giving us the room to continue shaping what online shopping looks like for our small shop.
Seasonal Shipping Update
With Canada Post experiencing rotating strikes and unpredictable delays, we’ve begun sending online orders through more reliable courier services when needed.
Courier pricing is noticeably higher, so we’ve updated our flat-rate shipping to reflect the current landscape while still absorbing part of the cost on our end.
We’ve also paused free shipping for now. This helps keep things sustainable for our small shop during a season when delivery across Canada is more unpredictable than usual.
Thank you, as always, for your support.
Flat Rate Shipping
We ship within Canada only at this time using trusted courier services.
Manitoba (MB): $28 flat rate
Western Canada (AB, SK, BC): $35 flat rate
Central Canada (ON, QC): $35 flat rate
Eastern Canada (NB, NS, PEI, NL): $45 flat rate
Northern Territories (YT, NT, NU): $55 flat rate
Curbside Collect
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