‘A sweeping look at the political, social, and romantic intrigue surrounding Haiti's first and only queen…richly imagined and wholly original.'
Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace
Hayti 1811
Crowned Queen of Hayti, the first and only free Black nation in the Western Hemisphere, Marie-Louise Christophe rules alongside her husband King Henry. But Hayti still struggles with unrest and when Henry is overthrown, Queen Louise and her daughters are forced to leave their royal palaces and flee to London.
In exile, Louise must redefine her position in society.
Journeying from London to Germany, and finally settling in Italy, Louise and her daughters move in royal circles, living a life filled with glittering balls and princely marriage proposals. But when tragedy strikes, and with newspapers and gossip following their every move, Louise must decide what is most important in her new world, and what is worth fighting for.
Based on the life of Hayti's Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid, this is the tale of a remarkable Black woman of history, forced to rebuild her life on her own terms. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton.
