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1890: She’s been painted out of history…until now
Mrs Van Gogh
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In 1890, Vincent Van Gogh dies penniless, unknown, a man tortured by his own mind.
Eleven years later his work is exhibited in Paris and his unparalleled talent finally recognised. The tireless efforts of one woman gave the world one of its greatest creative minds.
But twenty-eight year old Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent’s sister-in-law and the keeper of his immense collection of paintings, sketches and letters, has, until now, been written out of history. This beautiful, moving novel finally gives this extraordinary woman a voice…
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Amsterdam and Van Gogh
The author states in her author’s note that this novel is a work of imagination but the idea came to her during a trip to Amsterdam in 2016. Amsterdam is famous for Van Gogh and places and iteme associated with him.
She was only there for three days but ended her trip at the Van Gogh Museum.
Booktrailer Review
TheBookTrail’s bookreview of Mrs Van Gogh – Caroline Cauchi
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Mrs Van Gogh
Destination: Paris, Amsterdam Author/guide: Caroline Cauchi Departure Time: 1890
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