Sacre Bleu A Comedy d’Art
Sacre Bleu A Comedy d’Art by Christopher Moore is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on October 9, 2012. This 432-page novel explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding Vincent van Gogh’s death in July 1890, raising questions about the events leading up to his tragic end. The narrative follows van Gogh’s friends, Lucien Lessard and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, as they delve into the art world of late-nineteenth-century Paris to uncover the truth behind Vincent’s fears and the enigmatic “color man” he believed was stalking him.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue, passion, and art history woven throughout the story. The book presents a surreal odyssey filled with vibrant characters, including cancan girls and artists, as it navigates the complexities of friendship and creativity. With its rich setting and engaging plot, this work invites exploration into the artistic landscape of the time, making it a unique addition to the fiction genre.
Official synopsis Publisher
In July 1890, Vincent van Gogh went into a cornfield and shot himself. Or did he?
Vincent’s friends, baker-turned-painter Lucien Lessard and bon vivant Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, have their doubts. Now they’re determined to answer the questions surrounding van Gogh’s untimely death—like who was the crooked little “color man” Vincent claimed was stalking him across France . . . and why had the painter recently become deathly afraid of a certain shade of blue? Ooh la la, quelle surprise, and zut alors, what follows is a surreal odyssey and brothel-crawl deep into the art world of late-nineteenth-century Paris, as the one, the only, Christopher Moore cooks up a delectable confection of intrigue, passion, and art history . . . with cancan girls, baguettes, and fine French cognac thrown in for good measure.
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