{"product_id":"book-16t1","title":"Native Brush Strokes","description":"\u003cp\u003eA passionate love affair. A shocking betrayal. A woman's journey through art, identity, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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\u003cp\u003eWhat you'll discover inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of 1980s Los Angeles-its art world, beaches, and cultural crossroads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters torn between love, loyalty, and identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of resilience, redemption, and self-discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful exploration of Native American culture, struggles, and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\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\u003cp\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","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50773728100656,"sku":"BD16t1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/16t1-Square-cover.jpg?v=1771669343","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-16t1","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}