The Beginning
Rebecca Front reads from Bernadette Murphy's account of her seven-year mission to solve one of the most infamous and perplexing art mysteries of the 19th century.
Rebecca Front reads from Bernadette Murphy's revelatory account of her seven-year mission to solve one of the most infamous and perplexing art mysteries of the nineteenth century.
The period, when Van Gogh injured his ear, has come to define the way the great artist is viewed. Yet there are discrepancies and gaps in the story. In this new book, Bernadette asks what exactly did happen that fateful night? She pieces together the unfolding events, dogged in pursuit of the truth as she trawls through forgotten archives which lead to dead ends but also to unexpected and new revelations.
Bernadette Murphy has lived for thirty years in the south of France. By chance she became intrigued by Van Gogh's story and started investigating, but little did she expect the adventure it turned out to be.
Abridged by Richard Hamilton
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Reader | Rebecca Front |
Author | Bernadette Murphy |
Abridger | Richard Hamilton |
Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Mon 25 Jul 2016 09:4591热爆 Radio 4 FM
- Tue 26 Jul 2016 00:3091热爆 Radio 4
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