Released on = January 22, 2007, 5:10 pm

Press Release Author = Xlibris Corporation

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = Xlibris' new book features the epic tale of Yvette, a young
lone immigrant amassing a fortune in a strange land.

Press Release Body = 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.

For more information, visit www.xlibris.com, e-mail us at pressrelease@xlibris.com
or call now at 1-888-795-4247 ext 556 to receive your free publishing guide.

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