Following Van Gogh
Samenvatting
For readers of Dan Brown: a thrilling adventure in the footsteps of Van Gogh.
Haunted by family trauma, museum guide Lizzy leaps at the chance to research a mysterious painting entrusted to her by a stranger. Her quest for the truth soon leads her into danger as she crosses Europe along a route once travelled by her favourite artist.
Back in the 1880s, aspiring artist Vincent van Gogh struggles with the Dutch winds along the coastal town of Scheveningen, trying to paint against all odds. Vincent’s ensuing quest to learn and grow takes him across three countries in search of his own iconic style.
Following Van Gogh is an art-heist adventure: a parallel journey of self-discovery, a tale of passion, and what we are prepared to risk in pursuit of it.
“A perfect story for lovers of both art and crime novels… You'll explore one of the most exciting periods in art history, while gaining insight into the black market… A captivating tale you can read in one sitting”
— Lena Puhar O'Grady, Art Historian and Archaeologist
Tea Gudek Šnajdar is an art historian, travel writer and editor of the Culture Tourist blog.
She also works as a guest guide at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, where the idea
for her novel first took shape. Tea’s talent as a travel writer shines through the narrative, sparking curiosity for the places and paintings we encounter along the way, and fostering a rich understanding of their context.