Cora’s Turn

(BookSurge Publishing) This novel tells the story of Cora Gordon, a woman who decided to reinvent herself as an artist at the age of 45. Filled with self-doubt, yet urged on by family and friends, she gained acceptance as a rising sculptor and was celebrated for both her art and longevity. Now almost 80, Cora discovers that a troublemaker from her past has attacked the posthumous reputation of an old friend, a headstrong photographer named Mike Carey. Reflecting on her own struggles with the conflicting claims of art, love, and loyalty, Cora remembers how Carey was always there to support and inspire her. Ultimately, hers is a story of two midlives in disarray and the circumstances that bring them together. George Cope is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and scriptwriter. Cora’s Turn is his first novel.