Mrs Van Gogh, Caroline Cauchi
Mrs Van Gogh, Caroline Cauchi
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Mrs Van Gogh

Author: Caroline Cauchi

Narrator: Catrin Walker-Booth

Unabridged: 11 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2023


Synopsis

“…MRS VAN GOGH will stay with me for a long time.” bestseller Hazel Gaynor “All the characters jump off the page…what we have here is .” Who tells her story? 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… “[A] account of the life of a woman who the world needs to know better” “What , I loved every moment! How lucky readers are going to be to read this book for the first time. Such a treat!” bestseller Deborah Carr “A book and a great talent.” bestseller Caroline Corcoran “Brings to vivid life an extraordinary woman… . A story that deserves to be told and widely known.” Essie Fox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Everything about Johanna's story is astoundingly beautiful and ” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully done historical novel, it was and did everything that I was hoping for” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “… ” ⭐⭐⭐⭐“. A well-written story about a strong woman with a fascinating life” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author paints a beautiful picture…, I highly recommend” She’s been painted out of history…until now Praise for :

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annette on December 19, 2022

Mrs. Van Gogh reimagines the life of Johanna Gezina Bonger, a woman, who cared about Vincent van Gogh’s talent and did everything possible that his work wouldn’t be forgotten. 1888. When Jo, as she is known, visits her brother in Paris for the summer, she experiences something new. Her brother is p......more

Goodreads review by Janelle on February 11, 2023

Mrs Van Gogh is the story of Johanna Bonger who married Theo Van Gogh, Vincent’s brother. After Vincent’s death and then Theo’s six months later she became the owner of most of Vincent’s artwork including paintings, sketches and his letters. It is through her efforts that Vincent Van Gogh is so well......more

Goodreads review by Jax on April 16, 2023

Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, or Jo, was born in an era when women had few rights or means by which to earn a living. Men, the powerbrokers and gatekeepers, scoffed at the idea that a woman could be a professional of any kind. Yet, when Jo was widowed in 1891 with a small child to raise, she defied Victo......more


Quotes

Praise for Caroline Cauchi writing as Caroline Smailes: ‘Magical, weird, wonderful’ Matt Haig ‘Witty and touching’ ‘Haunting, heartfelt and beautiful’ Chris Cleave ‘I loved it, so good!’ Carrie Hope Fletcher