The Secret Life Of Sunflowers

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A gripping, inspiring novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law

By Dana Marton and Marta Molnar

Series: Light & Life

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The Secret Life Of Sunflowers follows Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson, who discovers a diary in her grandmother's brownstone that belongs not to her grandmother but to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law. Johanna's story unfolds as a young widow in 19th-century Paris, struggling with poverty and language barriers while striving to secure Vincent's artistic legacy. Meanwhile, Emsley faces her own challenges with a failing business, unexpected romance, and family mysteries, finding inspiration and answers through Johanna's past.
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This historical fiction will appeal to readers interested in artistic legacy, family secrets, and emotional journeys blending heartache and hope.

When Johanna inherited Vincent's paintings, they weren't worth anything. She was a 28 year old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language.

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This book draws all the emotions out of you. I went from tears to snorting with laughter. It was both lighthearted and heart breaking, yet it inspires me to live my best life! — Michele Cox

When Hollywood auctioneer Emsley Wilson finds her famous grandmother's diary while cleaning out her New York brownstone, the pages are full of surprises. The first surprise is, the diary isn't her grandmother's. It belongs to Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law.

Johanna inherited Vincent van Gogh's paintings. They were all she had, and they weren't worth anything. She was a 28-year-old widow with a baby in the 1800s, without any means of supporting herself, living in Paris where she barely spoke the language. Yet she managed to introduce Vincent's legacy to the world.

The inspiration couldn't come at a better time for Emsley. With her business failing, an unexpected love turning up in her life, and family secrets unraveling, can she find answers in the past?

This book was so much more than I had expected, and I had high expectations... one of the most beautiful stories I've read in years. — Kaela Stokes

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781940627526

Publisher: Marta Molnar

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 July 2022

Imprint: Marta Molnar

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 689g

Pages: 354

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Dana Marton Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Marta Molnar Series: Light & Life

About the Author

Marta Molnar is the bestselling author of THE SECRET LIFE OF SUNFLOWERS, GIRL BRAIDING HER HAIR, and RAISING THE TITANIC. She is an art history enthusiast and a self-taught artist whose passion is writing about amazing women forgotten by history. She wants her books to inspire and motivate, and to leave readers with an "I can do anything!" feeling. She studied writing at Seton Hill University and (briefly) at Harvard University. For book club questions and other extra information, visit her website, and while you're there, don't forget to sign up for her newsletter!

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