Minnie of the Golden West - A Winter of Surprises (w/o images)

Enthralling, sexy, musical and artistic, Minnie is a character sure to find a place in the annals of literary heroines. In this captivating novel by Huguette Thiboutot, we follow the adventures of a divorced grandmother as she bridges the gap between Innocence and Experience, with an open heart and a mind full of hope. As she seeks out the best in the characters she meets along the road two latter day love - and they certainly are characters! - she finds the best in herself, and the strength to face life's challenges head-on. Minnie doesn't run from adversity, rather she runs toward it with the conquering heart of a lioness. How it all plays out is revealed in a series of mystical revelations in the office of a gifted psychic, a talented seer who is able to conjure giants of creativity from Mozart to Da Vinci culminating with an invitation to dance with Gauguin in an amazing dialog. Yet the question remains: Will Minnie's tender heart be broken or will love conquer all?