Xlibris Releases A Captivating Story About Making A Choice Between True Love Or Following Its Destiny

Geo O’Connor spins a breathtaking and fast-paced tale of courage and adventure with The Girl from Over There. O'Connor presents to readers a story about a young lady who fought hard for her future in the land of destiny.

Born in Caledonia, a small island in the South Pacific, Yvette knew at an early age that she wanted to travel. When US Soldiers arrive following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, she seizes the opportunity to leave the island, falling in love with Glen, an American. After five years of touring the world together, Yvette leaves Glen behind in Cairo and settles in Los Angeles, with dreams of becoming a movie director. She lands a job as a saleswoman at a gift shop, and then as an agent selling luxury condominiums. Along her journey, she met Russ, a kindred spirit whose lust for independence and travel her own. Though their respective passions occasionally diverge, they learn how to maintain a strong relationship while still giving each other the freedom they both require.

Yvette’s battles and triumphs take readers through interesting moments of Los Angeles’ history and introduce the reader to many fascinating characters along the way.

The Girl From Over There illustrates the pursuit of happiness, independence, love, and most of all the meaning of life itself. The inspiring tale will surely captivate the hearts of many readers who aim for the American dream. Going beyond merely providing page-turning entertainment, The Girl From Over There will also give readers historical relevance about the city of Los Angeles, as well as new ideas, hope and even courage.

About the Author

Geo O'Connor was born in Noumea, capital of New Caledonia, a small French island in the South Pacific. Her great-grandfather and his four brothers first came to New Caledonia when they left County Cork, Ireland, for the South Pacific, when John Jacob Astor asked for sandalwood to fill his ships coming back from delivering to China the furs he bought from the Canadian "Coureurs des bois". She finished her secondary studies (majoring in literature and philosophy) in New Caledonia; also took a degree in bookkeeping. Later on, in New York, followed a year's course in journalism/advanced literature at Columbia University. Geo is a successful, Realtor/investor in Los Angeles. Her first novel “Fidelity on Trial” was published in Paris. This is her second novel.

About the Publisher

Xlibris was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and is a strategic partner of Random House Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. Xlibris provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback and full-color formats.

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