Luke and Alex may have discovered a lost painting by Van Gogh. But, before they can get it authenticated, the painting is stolen. They contact an acquaintance, Interpol Agent, John Washington. And it is not long that John discovers there is more to this than he ever imagined.

This is very well researched with quite a bit of enjoyable history. I mean, who doesn’t love to read about Van Gogh! And the mystery surrounding the painting…is it real? Is it fake? This is what kept the story moving for me!

I have only read one other novel by this author, The Last Mona Lisa. I enjoyed that book quite a bit more than this one. This story just seems to be all over the place. It is a bit discombobulated and unorganized. Now, as I always say…read this for yourself to form your own opinion.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

I love historical novels about the art world so l was thrilled to be gifted a copy of this book. I didn’t read the previous book about the Mona Lisa but I am putting it on my “to be read list” now. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and although I I can understand how some readers might not, it was definitely one of my favorite reads this winter. In a way it reminded me of Dan Brown’s books.

I love a good book with intrigue and mystery that spans different continents as well as multiple timeliness. The Lost Van Gogh is that kind of book.

I love the idea of finding a treasure at an antique shop, not really knowing what you have is priceless. And has been searched for for over 100 years. When Alex and Luke uncover a self-portrait of Van Gogh and try to have it authenticated, they are entangled into a web of black market and darknet dealings of Nazi looted art being sold to the highest bidder.

Definitely fast paced and engaging where you learn a little bit of history, too.

Thank you to the author, Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The premise of this book sounded great, but unfortunately the execution is lacking. There are so.so.many.different POVs and no way to keep them straight, various timelines, lots of jumping back and forth - not to mention the rampant sexualisation of all the female characters. Has to be a male writer who can produce this particular type of trashy take. At the same time, all the (many, many) characters were underdeveloped and there were too many references to happenings in a previous book, while not making it clear from the get-go that this is a book in a series.

To be fair, I did enjoy the historical aspect of the story, but unfortunately it got lost in all the build-up to suspense and spy stuff, which got tiresome and way beyond my limits of credulity.

What a ride bouncing between points of view!

As someone who loves Van Gogh and went to art school, I was really intrigued at the idea of historical fiction based on reality.

At the beginning, I was a little confused due to the changing of points of view without chapter titles to give away whose viewpoint it was from, but eventually got the hang of things and things started picking up. Due to all the characters, I had to create my own mind map to keep them all organized while reading.

There was a lot of movement and action towards the end of the book and lots of facts strewn about throughout the whole book. I really appreciated the authors research and personal illustrations featured at the end of the book.

Thank you to the author, Jonathan Santlofer, Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the eARC copy of The Lost Van Gogh!

The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer is a well-plotted, highly compelling mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. This was actually my first time reading a book by the author, but I can honestly say it won’t be the last. A huge thank you to SourceBooks Landmark, the author and NetGalley for the advanced electronic copy of the book.

With a storyline told from multiple perspectives of the characters The Lost Van Gogh is an immersive, suspenseful thriller that devles into the competitive, high-stakes art world and its history of theft, forgery and murder.

There have been rumors and whisperings of a lost Van Gogh portrait for many, many years throughout the art world, but no evidence that it truly exists. When artist Luke Perrone, the great-grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa and his girlfriend Alexis Verde, daughter of an infamous art thief find what could possibly be the lost Van Gogh portrait behind a mundane purchased piece of art they decide to have it appraised, but Alexis is robbed of the art while on her way to meet the appraiser. They soon reunite with Interpol agent John Washington Smith and quickly become ensnared in a furious race to retrieve the stolen piece of art.

This intriguing story grabbed my attention from the very beginning and kept me turning pages until the end. The Lost Van Gogh is a captivating, fast-paced mystery filled with secrets, lies and deception. If you love art and history then this is a book you will not want to miss out on.

Thank you Netgalley for the e-ARC of this book. I began as an art student and love a good art theft story, so this was a no-brainer to request. Let me tell you...THIS BOOK EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS!!!!

After going to the Van Gogh immersive experience, I was more invested in the story of Van Gogh. And this book was a great read to learn more and the author was great at telling a story that has been told many times in such an amazing way.

This book is the story of the great-grandson of an art thief and the daughter of an art thief find what may be the rumored lost Van Gogh, and then it is stolen from them. These two go on a deep dive into the world of stolen art to try to find it and link up with Detective Jonah Washington for help. This story shines a light on the dark world of art theft and all of the stolen art taken during WWII. This is also a story about VINCENT VAN GOGH!!!

I recommend this book to everyone who is a lover of mystery, art, and history. This is my honest opinion and this book has made me a lover of the author.

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The Lost Van Gogh by Jonathan Santlofer.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 400 / Genre: Historical Fiction

Alex and her boyfriend Luke happen upon a painting that, upon closer inspection, has been painted over what looks like an authentic Vincent Van Gogh original self-portrait. What follows is a mugging and then a desperate hunt to find out more about the painting’s origins, which leads them to the dangerous people who orchestrated the mugging. Meanwhile, a group of INTERPOL officers are also on the hunt for the painting and to bring down the art thieves.

Although I’m not one for historical fiction, my husband and I are big fans of Vincent Van Gogh—we even named our dog after him—#VincentVanAussie. The Lost Van Gogh is also mostly set in the present with flashbacks into the past to give insight into relevant characters and where the painting came from and how it came to be spared from the Nazis all these years. I really enjoyed this fast-paced thrilling adventure and just might have to start reading more historical fiction this year.

Thank you @NetGalley, @Bookmarked, and @JonathanSantlofer for the advanced copy of this book.

A well written historical novel second in a series.I was immediately drawn into this story of stolen art and it kept me turning the pages .Another great read by this author.#netgalley #sourcebooks

Little too descriptive for my taste; more telling than showing. I picked this up because I was Intrigued by the concept as I love art history, Van Gogh, and art theft during WW2 so I should have loved this. I’m so disappointed because I want a book like this, I want to read this type of novel but not with this writing style and awful characters.

I kept seeing reviews that this is a follow up to another book but no where on goodreads, Storygraph, or Netgalley does it say it’s part of a series.

When it comes to characters, you can tell this was written by a man…First the main character, who is an artist, talks about how his favorite artist is a notorious anti semite but hey if you picked a fave artist based on their personal lives there’d be few left…um okay? Not a flex, PICK ONE OF THE FEW LEFT THEN you’re basically saying “yeah who cares if he was anti semitic I just love his work/vibes and ✨separate the art from the artist✨” and this book is about Van Gogh why not make him a fan of his?

Second, he describes his girlfriend and the author says and I quote “no makeup, wet hair in a ponytail she looked sixteen” WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?!

Alex is the main focus of the book and yet it’s not from her POV but her boyfriends? Absolutely pointless and makes zero sense but given the way the author writes (sexualizes/objectifies) female characters maybe it was a blessing.

After reading other reviews about how the characterization of women only gets worse, I will not be continuing

2.5/5 stars

Well, this isn’t the review I thought I’d be writing…😞

I loved THE LAST MONA LISA and still talk it up to this day. So when I saw another art heist thriller coming out, I jumped at the chance to read it early.

Unfortunately, VAN GOGH didn’t grab me like Mona did. Too many POVs, and too many players in the mix in general. Amateurs somehow out-sleuthing INTERPOL. Another reviewer said it felt like an NCIS episode—I think I agree. A little too action movie-y for me. 🫣

However, Santlofer shines in his ability to weave in important as well as lesser known art history. I learn SO much from his books. 🎨🖼️

Given the horrific explosion of antisemitism over the last 3 months, I truly appreciated him highlighting what we as Jews faced during the Holocaust, especially through the lens of looted/degenerate art. ✡️

👉 This would be a good book for anyone who likes globetrotting thrills but stays away from anything more gory, creepy, or violent. 🕵🏾

“The Lost Van Gogh” begins with the casual purchase of an inexpensive older painting. This is just the beginning of a fast-paced story which starts when the painting is found to be a lost treasure and is stolen as well.

Luke, Alex, and Private Investigator Smith go on a thrilling ride trying to recover this painting. I have not read a historical fiction, a thriller, that was done quite as well as Jonathan Santlofer’s “The Lost Van Gogh” since “The Da Vinci Code.” This book delivers a thrilling mystery and is loaded with intrigue and suspense - when you get to the end, through that maze of mystery you are left wondering how accurate the history, we have been given over the years has recorded Van Gogh’s life and what could have possibly been left out when his story was told..

Historical fiction, when done well, is always a pleasure to read. I, as a historian, my education steeped in historical facts for many years and seldom find a historical fiction that I enjoy. This book was well done and was a great story.

All opinions and observations are mine alone. Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for sharing this ARC.

In the cutthroat world of art and its history, Nazi stolen art equals a stolen life. When Luke Perrone, artist and great-grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa, and Alexis Verde, daughter of a notorious art thief, discover what may be a lost Van Gogh portrait, they are they are drawn into a most epic art puzzle. After reading and loving "The Last Mona Lisa" by Jonathan Santlofer, I was eager to read "The Lost Van Gogh", I'm happy to say it was as captivating and fascinating as the first book. Part thrilling mystery and part history lesson, this book is an intriguing look into one of the most beloved artists of all time and the dangerous history of World War II art thefts.

Thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark & NetGalley for this free ARC in return for my honest review.

Artist and author Jonathan Santlofer brings us a dazzling art mystery in his newest book quote the lost Van Gogh End Quote. This is a book that combines art and history and keeps us on the seat of our pants the entire time as we try to find out the mysteries behind a painting that may in fact have been the last and lost Van Gogh painting created by that master. Th this is the second book that features Luke Perrone and Alexis Verde, both of whom are children of art thieves, but they have not followed in there parents footsteps, but rather they are on the trail to find and discover mysteries regarding the world of art. As a lover of art and art history this book is a gem, as it is filled with meticulous detail about artworks, their location, the history behind these pieces, as well as the death of Vincent van Gogh. While not a history book, the book delves into his death and the alternate theory that Van Gogh did not commit suicide, as well as the theory that one of his last paintings was placed near his coffin and mysteriously disappeared after his burial. It's that painting, and that history that the author uses to perfection to weave a tail regarding the location of the painting, and how it eventually turned up in an antique gallery in upstate New York. Not only do we follow Luke and Alexis, but we also follow the trail of the painting, a painting that was disguised to be smuggled out of France. And once the painting was discovered by Luke and Alexis, they immediately lose it and now the story takes us from New York to Amsterdam on the trail of the painting and nothing is as it seems in this mystery or in the world of art. It is a marvelous work, one that keeps you guessing, as there are allies, predators and enemies galore with everyone wanting to get their hands on the lost Van Gogh. Luckily for us we are able to follow and enjoy the trail of that painting in this new and dazzling book by Jonathan Santlofer. 4.5****

I am always intrigued when someone is able to take a familiar subject, such as Van Gogh, and shine a new perspective on “the truth”. This book delves into the idea Vincent Van Gogh possibly completed a final self-portrait before his death. I do think it is important to note, this book is about the possibility the painting exists and leads the reader on a thrilling tale of intrigue and secrets. I believe, when I read the summary of this book, I thought I may be taken on an adventure similar to that of Dan Brown and the Da Vinci Code, but it was not as intricate in its layers, however, please do not take that as any sort of negative comment. If you have an appreciation of art, this book allows you to glimpse some of the more unseemly sides of the art world. I will be picking up a copy of his other book, The Last Mona Lisa to explore the world and works Mr Santlofer creates. This is the type of book I always find fascinating and well worth the read.

Having read Santolfer before, I was looking forward to this book, but I was terribly disappointed.

The book began from a great premise, but it quickly turned into a confusing mess. The narrative was disjointed and herky-jerky, It was difficult to follow and all too easy to lose the plot, so to speak. There were so many shifts in point of view and chronology that it took more effort than it was worth to keep the narrative straight and figure out the relationship between subsequent chapters.

If the narrative had been propelled by vivid characters I had been made to care about, that might have been different, but it wasn't. The characters were as vague and confused as the narrative.

This is a hard book to like and an even harder one to recommend.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

This is the first historical diction I have enjoyed in a while. It is centered around Van Gogh and the self-portrait he is said to have painted. It follows Luke the great grandson of the man who stole the Mona Lisa and Alex a daughter of a third who discover the missing portrait. They are thrust into a terrifying game of cat and mouse thanks to Interpol agent. It's fast laced , terrifying, ladled with secrets and mystery and definitely perfect for historical fiction fans.

The Lost Van Gogh incorporates a range of themes and plots. There is everything from art theft - contemporary and historical - and highlights on the restitution and restoration of art in the modern world. All very interesting topics. Interwoven is a blend of fact and fiction with a touch of espionage and a detailed amount of research on Vincent Van Gogh and the looting of artworks during WWII.

Sadly, this book is difficult to follow at times which a long cast of characters and voice changes not identified at the start of new chapters. The voices also tend to be somewhat similar and pacing uneven. All of which is unfortunate as the premise was so promising.

“Either the painting got lost or someone took it.” She looked back at our newly uncovered self-portrait. “Could this be it, the lost Van Gogh?”

I have a degree in art history, as a result, I have a keen interest in anything relating to art. My excitement for the major five is the same emotions my husband feels with his favorite baseball players.

The Lost Van Gogh was an exciting novel that combined artwork and theft. The Last Mona Lisa, was the previous of Jonthan’s novels, although that art theme compliments both novels, Although, reading both novels was not necessary. I've enjoyed The Last Mona Lisa, so I was happy to have been offered this novel through NetGalley and the author. Jonathan Santlofer’s writing was a pleasure to read and his research,although fictional, was thorough. The combination of art and mystery kept the reader’s attention, to the point that I needed to slow down in order to take notes.

The Label of ‘degenerate’ was labeled by Hitler and the artwork brought to death. ERR, “The most effective art-looting organization of the Third Reich''.

There were many memorable characters that stood out, which included. Alex was a relative to a well known art thief. I also found Luke Perrone, artist and a close relative to the man that stole the Mona, was very interesting. I found Jonathon Santlofer's description of Agent Bruno Steiner INTERPOL liaison “Art Theft, and Cultural Heritage Crime. The description of Steiner was far from flattering, “Small pointy face, no lips, cheap suit, and cheap rug”. The description of Brono was humorous.

Thank you Jonathan Santlofer,Sourcebooks Landmarks, and NetGalley for the privilege of reading and reviewing the novel and in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! It reads as a mystery/thriller, with the added high stakes of a missing Van Gogh self-portrait and the frantic race to get it back. I learned a lot about art and the art world in this book. I love the mentions of real art pieces and the descriptions of them. Santlofer gradually reveals bits of information that are crucial to figuring out who may be “Trader,” who is on Trader’s side, and who is on Luke and Alex’s side.

It was difficult at times to keep track of whose perspective a chapter was from. It would’ve been easier to follow if the character’s name was at the top of the chapter, reducing confusion for readers. But overall, The Lost Van Gogh is a delightful read with twists and turns that will keep readers on their toes.