Hawthorne, Florida, Author Publishes New Novel

"The Painted Lady", a new book by Patricia Bowman Gainous, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

"The Painted Lady" by Patricia Bowman Gainous is a delightful mix of suspense, love, charity, and humor. It chronicles events in the life of a young woman named Patti, as she escapes from a life of abuse and takes to the road in an attempt to disappear, fearing her abuser will come after her.

She is introduced to the world of RVing and purchases a used motor home called The Painted Lady, which becomes the center of her life. It carries Patti and her dog, Max, from California to Louisiana, meeting folks along the way who become the family she always wanted, but never had. The author draws from some of her own experiences in the RV lifestyle to provide fascinating details.

Amidst the changes in Patti's life, there are truly unexpected twists and a few turns for good measure, that prove what can happen through the kindness of strangers, loyalty of friends and family, and the power of faith.

About the Author:
Patricia Bowman Gainous is a native of Thomasville, GA, who now resides in Hawthorne, FL, with her husband, Ray, and is the mother of two grown sons. After 9/11 and the collapse of the economy, she and her husband went to work for the Florida Fish and Game Commission and drove their RV all over the state. She is now retired and living in an RV on Lake Lochloosa in Florida, where she enjoys fishing, sewing, and reading.

"The Painted Lady" is a 316-page paperback with a retail price of $20.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-1305-0. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.