Adventures of an Old CxNT: The Thrill of Life After Cancer

Natalia Popov-Fitzcock is a Russian-British art historian who is trapped in a sexless marriage with Brian. She is diagnosed with cancer and falls in love with her surgeon, Doctor Kovac. To win his affection, she transforms her looks and discovers aspects of life she never dreamed of before. She embarks on an adulterous escapade to forget her feelings for Kovac and sets off on an adventure to the North Pole.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Natalia Popov-Fitzcock, a Russian-British art historian in her mid-fifties, finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage with Brian, a wealthy businessman who barely acknowledges her existence. Her frustration reaches a boiling point after their son leaves home, leaving her feeling unfulfilled and unappreciated. Seeking solace in her work as a guide, she finds a sense of respect and self-esteem, which becomes her only source of fulfillment.

However, her world is turned upside down when she receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. Through her journey of recovery, she falls deeply in love with her surgeon, Doctor Kovac, who not only saves her life but also shows her care and concern. Natalia, driven by her desire to win Kovac's affection, undergoes a physical transformation and discovers new aspects of life that she never imagined before her illness. She even learns to fly a jet.

Despite her newfound confidence, Natalia begins to doubt her feelings for Kovac. She enters the world of online dating in an attempt to forget her feelings and distances herself from him. Eventually, she takes matters into her own hands and sets off on an adventure to the North Pole, hoping to escape her painful past and face her uncertain future with newfound strength.

During her journey, Natalia reconnects with her Russian spirit and finds a sense of liberation from her past pain. She emerges from her adventure with a renewed sense of purpose and a determination to live life to the fullest, no matter what challenges lie ahead.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789015980