About This Book
She's been painted out of history…until now
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…
Reviews
Praise for Caroline Cauchi writing as Caroline Smailes:
‘Magical, weird, wonderful' Matt Haig
‘Witty and touching' Guardian
‘Haunting, heartfelt and beautiful' Chris Cleave
‘I loved it, so good!' Carrie Hope Fletcher
About the author
Dr Caroline Cauchi worked as a university lecturer for several years before turning her hand to fiction. With a PhD in Creative Writing, Caroline's current academic fields of interest are Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, the silencing of women involved in creative pursuits, and the consideration of a novelist's ethical and moral responsibilities when fictionalising a real life. A Maltese mother and a British father, Caroline now lives on the Wirral and is also known as bestselling author Caroline Smailes.
