The Glory Days of Aim馥 Bonnard (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798581025833)

"Swept up in a whirlwind of intrigue, calculated seductions, and phantoms of her past existence, Aim馥 maneuvers the politics and personalities of the country's most famous red-light district with a grace and sophistication that belies her occupation, only to learn that the most daunting task she faces is that of self-discovery. By her side, we learn that redemption is found only after we first forgive ourselves. Love is more than a romantic feeling, rather a force of nature that is always on the side of truth and justice. And when we inevitably become disillusioned with the world, its demands, and the sacrifices that chisel away at our dreams, life will remind us that we cannot put a price on freedom." Kimber Fountain, Author of GALVESTON'S RED LIGHT DISTRICT: A HISTORY OF THE LINE

From the bestselling author of Storms of Malhado comes a new historical novel delving into a captivating element of Galveston's past: the world of prostitution.Nobody comes to a brothel seeking a true story. But you will want to learn the truth about Aim馥 Bonnard, the best-paid woman in Galveston. Formerly known as Yvonne LaCroix, Aim馥 arrives on the Island in the summer of 1898. She's looking for work in a high-end brothel, but she is also outrunning the consequences of a deadly night in New Orleans - a night in which a rival prostitute lost her life. Mistress of deception, Aim馥 charms and entices her way into an existence of extravagance and adventure in one of the most exclusive brothels of Galveston. But does the life of a high-end prostitute offer as much freedom as Aim馥 craves? And will her past catch up with her?

Befriending artists, architects, merchants, and gamblers, as well as a modest but kind-hearted doctor, Aim馥 falls in love with Galveston Island and discovers aspects of her own personality that surprise her. As a talented courtesan, her glory days are only just beginning. But a different Aim馥 surfaces, one that wants things that could stand in the way of her professional success, including allowing herself to fall in love. Meanwhile the past is closing in on her and Aim馥 will have to choose between the protection of a despotic madam and the uncertainty of taking matters into her own hands.

Author: Maria Elena Sandovici
ISBN-10: 8581025838
ISBN-13: 9798581025833
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/15/2020
Pages: 234
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d