Saving Vincent
A Novel of Jo van Gogh
by Joan Fernandez
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Pub Date Apr 15 2025 | Archive Date Sep 20 2026
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Description
In the tradition of The Paris Bookseller and Her Hidden Genius, the story of a real woman overshadowed in history by the giant talent she saved, Vincent van Gogh.
How did a failed belligerent Dutch painter become one of the greatest artists of our time?
In 1891, timid Jo van Gogh Bonger lives safely in the background of her art dealer husband Theo’s passionate work to sell unknown artists, especially his ill-fated dead brother Vincent. When Theo dies unexpectedly, Jo’s brief happiness is shattered. Her inheritance—hundreds of unsold paintings by Vincent—is worthless. Pressured to move to her parents’ home, Jo defies tradition, opening a boarding house to raise her infant son alone, and choosing to promote Vincent’s art herself. But her ingenuity and persistence draw the powerful opposition of a Parisian art dealer who vows to stop her once and for all, and so sink Vincent into obscurity.
Saving Vincent reveals there was more than one genius in the Van Gogh family.
A Note From the Publisher
2025 Grand Prize Second Place IAN Winner (Fiction Book of the Year)
2025 IAN Winner (First Novel over 90,000 Words)
2025 Gold Medal Winner Readers Favorite (Historical Personage)
2024 American Writing Award Winner (Art)
2025 Indie Missouri Collection
Advance Praise
"Fernandez does an excellent job in her portrayal of Jo as a strong, determined woman ahead of her time in the male-dominated art world...Saving Vincent... forces readers to become deeply invested in Jo as a woman, creating an unforgettable portrait of resilience and passion. Very highly recommended." Readers Favorite FIVE STARS
"The author unfolds the narrative at a great pace, with historical accuracy, and we are gripped!" Daily Art Magazine
"A climate of progressive change backdrops a determined widow’s efforts in the male-dominated art world in the lovely historical novel, Saving Vincent." Foreward Review
“Fernandez brings Jo's untold story to life with brilliant historical acuity. . . [her] portrayal of Jo as a strong, smart, and indomitable woman is both inspiring and empowering. . . Lovers of Van Gogh’s work will find this story intense, vibrant, and deeply moving." Publishers Weekly/BookLife
“You’ve probably never heard of Jo van Gogh, but were it not for her, none of us would have ever known there was a Vincent van Gogh. In this skillfully researched and propulsive story, Joan Fernandez shares the untold history of a true unsung heroine who saved her brother-in-law’s artwork and legacy. You will root for Jo van Gogh from beginning to end." Renee Rosen, USA Today bestselling author of Let's Call Her Barbie!
"Joan Fernandez is a remarkable author; her latest book is an invitation to delve into the captivating story of Jo van Gogh. . . In this delightful read, Fernandez not only uncovers Jo's significance but also enlightens us about the crucial role she played, weaving a rich tapestry of storytelling that underscores the profound importance of art in our lives. ' Midwest Book Review
"Art history buffs—like me—who never learned how van Gogh’s paintings survived will welcome Saving Vincent. Drawing on voluminous research, Fernandez brings to life the unexpected story of Jo van Gogh Bonger. I found it tremendously gratifying to discover the vital role she played at a time when women were virtually excluded from the art world." Jude Berman, author of The Vow
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781647428716 |
| PRICE | $12.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 384 |