For fans of contemporary and historical fiction alike, the new book, AN AUDACIOUS WOMAN, is a charming and eminently readable story. It features a strong female protagonist and unlikely friendships all in a glamorous setting.  A gilded-age-era Manhattan mansion worth $70 million dollars still stands today because of the tenacity of one woman, Eleanor Beaufort. Confronted with the realities of aging, Eleanor is ready to retire and travel the world, but the estate holds her back. Contrary as ever, she hosts a contest to bequeath her home to a complete stranger. Follow along as contestants unearth wild tales from Eleanor’s past while revealing their true colors. Are the contestants safe? Is Eleanor sane? Who will win the mansion? Find out in this fun, vivacious page-turner.            Author CORINNE CAVANAUGH, a digital marketing expert who’s run a social media agency, is on a writing mission to humanize controversial topics in a fun, lightweight way. She aims to inspire empathy and understanding of different points of view through women’s contemporary fiction. As a result, her first book: An Audacious Woman, available now. This is book 1 of 3 in The Audacious Series.