Mystery Valley
Subtitle: Le secret du peuple de la rivière
Publisher: L'Harmattan - Collection Amarante
Published: July 2012
Place of publication: Paris, France
Format: Paperback with semi-hard cover
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9782296996052
Description: Mystery Valley is a captivating tale of love, legend and reconciliation set in the late nineteenth century amidst a close-knit native community in south-western British Columbia, Canada.  An enigmatic creature is suddenly thrust into an alien environment and Luyana, the matriarchal heroine becomes his secret guardian and teacher. As the story unfolds, their lives become intertwined with nearby villagers and intruders from afar who threaten to shatter the orderly ways of a peaceful people living in harmony with nature. Mystery Valley takes you along a mysterious journey filled with discovery, enlightenment and revelation. 

The author’s novel reflects her enchantment with the natural beauty of British Columbia and her fascination with aboriginal culture and native art. She is a keen observer of her surroundings and displays an acute sensory appreciation of nature, vividly portrayed onto the written pages. Nicole’s interests and passions are deeply rooted in two diverse countries – France, her native homeland which continues to pull at her heartstrings and Canada, her adopted domain which has provided her with livelihood and inspiration.