Caroline Cauchi – författare

“As intricate and absorbing as a Van Gogh painting…MRS VAN GOGH will stay with me for a long time.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor“All the characters jump off the page…what we have here is a very fine novel.” Historical Novel SocietyShe’s been painted out of history…until now Who tells her story? In 1890, Vincent Van Gogh dies penniless, unknown, a man tortured by his own mind.Eleven years later his work is exhibited in Paris and his unparalleled talent finally recognised. The tireless efforts of one woman gave the world one of its greatest creative minds.But twenty-eight year old Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent’s sister-in-law and the keeper of his immense collection of paintings, sketches and letters, has, until now, been written out of history. This beautiful, moving novel finally gives this extraordinary woman a voice…Praise for Mrs Van Gogh:“[A] brilliantly fictionalized account of the life of a woman who the world needs to know better” Lit Hub“What an exquisitely written book, I loved every moment! How lucky readers are going to be to read this utterly absorbing and deeply moving book for the first time. Such a treat!” USA Today bestseller Deborah Carr“A truly impressive book and a great talent.” Sunday Times bestseller Caroline Corcoran“Brings to vivid life an extraordinary woman… will appeal to all lovers of historical fiction. A story that deserves to be told and widely known.” Essie Fox⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is exquisite! Everything about Johanna's story is astoundingly beautiful and hers is a story that needed to be told, a voice that deserved to be heard”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully done historical novel, it was so well written and did everything that I was hoping for”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully written historical novel… Johanna was ahead of her time and the author portrayed her authentically”⭐⭐⭐⭐“Historical fiction at its best. A well-written story about a strong woman with a fascinating life”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author paints a beautiful picture…If you enjoy historical fiction and you like strong female characters, I highly recommend”

“As intricate and absorbing as a Van Gogh painting…MRS VAN GOGH will stay with me for a long time.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor“All the characters jump off the page…what we have here is a very fine novel.” Historical Novel SocietyShe’s been painted out of history…until now Who tells her story? In 1890, Vincent Van Gogh dies penniless, unknown, a man tortured by his own mind.Eleven years later his work is exhibited in Paris and his unparalleled talent finally recognised. The tireless efforts of one woman gave the world one of its greatest creative minds.But twenty-eight year old Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent’s sister-in-law and the keeper of his immense collection of paintings, sketches and letters, has, until now, been written out of history. This beautiful, moving novel finally gives this extraordinary woman a voice…Praise for Mrs Van Gogh:“[A] brilliantly fictionalized account of the life of a woman who the world needs to know better” Lit Hub“What an exquisitely written book, I loved every moment! How lucky readers are going to be to read this utterly absorbing and deeply moving book for the first time. Such a treat!” USA Today bestseller Deborah Carr“A truly impressive book and a great talent.” Sunday Times bestseller Caroline Corcoran“Brings to vivid life an extraordinary woman… will appeal to all lovers of historical fiction. A story that deserves to be told and widely known.” Essie Fox⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is exquisite! Everything about Johanna's story is astoundingly beautiful and hers is a story that needed to be told, a voice that deserved to be heard”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully done historical novel, it was so well written and did everything that I was hoping for”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully written historical novel… Johanna was ahead of her time and the author portrayed her authentically”⭐⭐⭐⭐“Historical fiction at its best. A well-written story about a strong woman with a fascinating life”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author paints a beautiful picture…If you enjoy historical fiction and you like strong female characters, I highly recommend”

“A reminder that age is no barrier to the unconventional and daring…An extraordinary story about an extraordinary woman.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor“Told with warmth and grace, this novel is a rallying cry for all who dare regardless of age and gender.” Toronto Star Teacher. Widow. Legend. It’s 1901 and the mists of change are swirling. Queen Victoria’s reign is about to come to an end, and an obscure widow in Buffalo, New York, is about to attempt the impossible.Meet the courageous Mrs Annie Edson Taylor. The bravest woman you’ve never heard of and the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel —over a decade before any man dared to do the same.Enter a world of lost fortunes and friendship, as Annie, grieving the past and determined to change the lives of the women around her, attempts to alter the course of history.With a single jump, that is."Cauchi takes us on an enjoyable ride of a tale, told from the heart." Historical Novel Society Praise for The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Groundbreaking.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Historical fiction at its best.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is only one word for it; MAGIC.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully written story that's based on true events…My emotions were all over the place. Annie had incredible courage.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I laughed, cried, gasped, cried some more. Every single word is perfection!”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The absolute courage of this woman was amazing. This should be made into a film.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“She defied the archaic ideas, modes of restraint and ageism put on women of her era. I cannot rave enough about this novel and what a brilliant ‘fictionalised love letter’ Ms Cauchi has written in honour of Annie Edson Taylor.”⭐⭐⭐⭐“A reminder of how women have unreservedly been written out of history.”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A tale of loss and betrayal, but also of perseverance, courage and defying odds.”

“A reminder that age is no barrier to the unconventional and daring…An extraordinary story about an extraordinary woman.” New York Times bestseller Hazel Gaynor“Told with warmth and grace, this novel is a rallying cry for all who dare regardless of age and gender.” Toronto Star Teacher. Widow. Legend. It’s 1901 and the mists of change are swirling. Queen Victoria’s reign is about to come to an end, and an obscure widow in Buffalo, New York, is about to attempt the impossible.Meet the courageous Mrs Annie Edson Taylor. The bravest woman you’ve never heard of and the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel —over a decade before any man dared to do the same.Enter a world of lost fortunes and friendship, as Annie, grieving the past and determined to change the lives of the women around her, attempts to alter the course of history.With a single jump, that is."Cauchi takes us on an enjoyable ride of a tale, told from the heart." Historical Novel Society Praise for The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Groundbreaking.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Historical fiction at its best.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “There is only one word for it; MAGIC.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautifully written story that's based on true events…My emotions were all over the place. Annie had incredible courage.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I laughed, cried, gasped, cried some more. Every single word is perfection!”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The absolute courage of this woman was amazing. This should be made into a film.”⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“She defied the archaic ideas, modes of restraint and ageism put on women of her era. I cannot rave enough about this novel and what a brilliant ‘fictionalised love letter’ Ms Cauchi has written in honour of Annie Edson Taylor.”⭐⭐⭐⭐“A reminder of how women have unreservedly been written out of history.”⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A tale of loss and betrayal, but also of perseverance, courage and defying odds.”

'Revealing, powerful and moving … I felt truly enlightened and blessed to have read this novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She was never meant to be a symbol, but the world made her one In 1912, fourteen-year-old Helen ‘Melville’ Smith loses her father, Captain Edward J. Smith of the Titanic. In the decades that follow, she becomes the reluctant keeper of a story the world insists on telling for her: unlucky, cursed, tragic.Sixty years later, Oxford academic Catherine Haynes discovers a mislabelled portrait and a trail of forgotten papers that lead her to the woman behind the myth.In a series of interviews, Mel recounts the truth behind the headlines – the quiet rebellions, the dangerous loves, the secrets she burned, and the one fragment of her past she refuses to let go… Inspired by a true story, this is a moving reimagining of loss, legacy and the fragile truth between memory and myth… –-Readers are LOVING Daughter of the Titanic:'Revealing, powerful and moving … I felt truly enlightened and blessed to have read this novel.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am in bits! So poignant, beautiful, sad, hopeful, inspiring…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fascinating tale' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really moving book. One that lingered in my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A 5* read on every level … Linger[s] long after the last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely captivating … will hold your heart for a long time to come.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You'll find yourself falling headfirst into Mel's world with her. 5 stars- no notes.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A very emotional read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A story filled with perseverance, sorrow … beautifully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fresh, evocative … historical fiction at its absolute best’ Gill Paul‘Vibrant … unapologetic raw honesty … elegant’ Historical Novel Society