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The Secret Life of Sunflowers

By: Marta Molnar, Dana Marton
Narrated by: Kendra Murray
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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! " (Michelle 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?

©2022 Marta E. Dana (P)2023 Marta E. Dana Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt Inspiring
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The weaving of these 2 women’s everyday life stories, joined by letters from the past was captivating and inspiring

The Gentle Strong Power Of Women

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the book su ked me right in. it took a while to get used to the voices - I found some annoying, but once I was hooked by the story line it didn't matter how it was spoken.
I lived it

Tragedy yet love prevailed

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I had 20 hours to kill on a road trip from Brisbane to Melbourne. I really got into the book and enjoyed every minute it it.

Worthy of a listen

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What a beautiful written story about amazing people. A ordinary women’s persistence, bravery and success. Thank you if it wasn’t for you all of Vincent Van Gogh’s work would have been lost. Highly recommend.

Wonderful story

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I really enjoyed it. Keep me interesting from the beginning to the end.
Lots of great information about van Gogh I’ve seen his art now we look at a new light .

historic fiction

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This novel was both light and tragic. The juxtaposition of the 2 female leads was a delightful contrast between 19th and 21st century women who displayed heroism through their devotion to family.
Beautifully crafted and written.

Vincent's Heroine

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The weaving of the past and the present was captivating. A great story and easy listening.

Captivating tale

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I enjoyed most of the book.. occasionally I felt it moved too slowly and was a bit repetitive (especially from Jo’s perspective) but the blend of eras was very well treated and Jo’s character was very strong and admirable.. what a woman of determination and belief in her husband and her brother-in-law, Vincent!

An amazing research effort to achieve such authenticity

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We loved it, both modern and historical parallel stories! And I love sunflowers even more.

Great book!

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An inspirational and beautifully written book.
Couldn’t stop listening. . An absolute must read for all who love history and art

Absolutely wonderful

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