M.L. Foran is an activist, an artist and former Ivy student of History, Political Science and Law.  The first-time author from Quebec collects French art from the 18th and 19th centuries.  She is a consultant, a UN volunteer as well as a retired former international fashion model, art dealer and curator.  She espouses the causes of Sustainable Development, Decolonizatiom, the Environment,  Human Rights, Women's Rights and Children's Rights.  She has appeared in film and television, and has taught and translated.  Her next book projects are titled "Agent Fascinateur" and "Waiting for Lafayette".  Her pen name is her family's original name which was changed in the 18th century.  She currently lives in Quebec city and plans to return to live in Japan in the future, as an English teacher.