The Lady and the Unicorn

In The Lady and the Unicorn, Tracy Chevalier explores the mystery behind a stunning set of medieval tapestries housed in the Cluny Museum in Paris. Set in 1490, the story follows a savvy nobleman who commissions six tapestries to celebrate his position at Court, enlisting the talented and turbulent designer Nicolas des Innocents, whose creations disrupt the lives of the women around him. As Nicolas travels to Brussels for the weaving, master craftsman Georges de la Chapelle faces immense challenges to meet the demands of their influential client. This novel artfully blends fact and fiction, unveiling the intricate lives entwined within these captivating tapestries.