{"product_id":"native-brush-strokes-a-novel-of-urban-native-history-culture-and-self-discovery","title":"Native Brush Strokes by Antoinette Godin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA passionate love affair. A shocking betrayal. A woman's journey through art, identity, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLos Angeles, 1982. Cordi Lenoir, a struggling artist, longs for a fresh start. At the annual Buffalo Feast she meets Merlin Black, a charismatic Lakota man whose magnetic presence pulls her into a whirlwind romance. Their love is as intoxicating as it is reckless, until betrayal shatters everything Cordi thought she knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative Brush Strokes is more than a love story. It is a sweeping work of literary fiction that blends romance, drama, and Native American history into one unforgettable narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you'll discover inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* A vivid portrait of 1980s Los Angeles-its art world, beaches, and cultural crossroads\u003cbr\u003e* Characters torn between love, loyalty, and identity\u003cbr\u003e* Themes of resilience, redemption, and self-discovery\u003cbr\u003e* A powerful exploration of Native American culture, struggles, and strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Cordi's humble beginnings in a Santa Monica beach hut to her rise as a celebrated artist, her story mirrors the wider challenges faced by Native communities-told through betrayal, passion, and ultimately, survival. Along the way she finds an unexpected ally in Wolfgang Burt, a mixed-blood Native American who becomes her mentor and manager, helping her navigate both the art world and her own heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Tommy Orange, Louise Erdrich, and Ann Patchett, this deeply moving novel will resonate with readers who love character-driven drama, multicultural romance, and thought-provoking literary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE PICKED IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative Brush Strokes is a poignant journey of love, betrayal, and redemption-and the enduring power of art to heal and transform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Antoinette Godin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Palmetto Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 24, 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN\/EAN: 9798822950702 \/ 9798822950702\u003cbr\u003eShips direct from distributor in 3 to 7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cedar Leaf Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45198886076460,"sku":"9798822950702","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2234\/1420\/files\/9798822950702.jpg?v=1768338856","url":"https:\/\/cedarleafbooks.com\/products\/native-brush-strokes-a-novel-of-urban-native-history-culture-and-self-discovery","provider":"Cedar Leaf Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}