The Last Van Gogh
The Last Van Gogh by Alyson Richman, published by Penguin on October 3, 2006, is a historical romance novel that explores the intricate relationship between artistry and love set in 19th century France. The narrative unfolds in the summer of 1890, as Vincent Van Gogh arrives in the picturesque village of Auvers-sur-Oise. Here, he encounters twenty-year-old Marguerite Gachet, who has dedicated her life to caring for her family. As Van Gogh creates over 70 paintings during his final days, including two portraits of Marguerite, the story delves into their emotional connection amidst the artist’s struggles.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical detail woven into the lives of its characters, highlighting themes of romance and the artistic process. The novel captures the poignant moments of Van Gogh’s last summer, portraying the contrast between Marguerite’s youthful hope and Van Gogh’s deepening despair. With a page count of 320, this Berkley trade paperback edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a narrative that intertwines the beauty of art with the complexities of human relationships.
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A historical romance novel of love, artistry, and Vincent Van Gogh’s muse in 19th century France
Summer, 1890. Van Gogh arrives at Auvers-sur-Oise, a bucolic French village that lures city artists to the country. It is here that twenty-year-old Maurguerite Gachet has grown up, attending to her father and brother ever since her mother’s death. And it is here that young Vincent Van Gogh will spend his last summer, under the care of Doctor Gachet—homeopathic doctor, dilettante painter, and collector. In these last days of his life, Van Gogh will create over 70 paintings, two of them portraits of Marguerite Gachet. But little does he know that, while capturing Marguerite and her garden on canvas, he will also capture her heart.
Both a love story and historical novel, The Last Van Gogh recreates the final months of Vincent’s life—and the tragic relationship between a young girl brimming with hope and an artist teetering on despair.
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