‘You may not know Marie-Louise Christophe but once you have met her, you won’t forget her. Vanessa Riley’s historical novel feels timely and relevant, commemorating a time when Black women were queens.’ Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author Can a queen without a country still rule people’s hearts? ‘You may not know Marie-Louise Christophe but once you have met her, you won’t forget her. Vanessa Riley’s historical novel feels timely and relevant, commemorating a time when Black women were queens.’ Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author Can a queen without a country still rule people’s hearts? Hayti 1811 As Queen of Hayti, Marie-Louise Christophe rules alongside her husband, the King, in a court of opulence and beauty. But when King 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 continue to 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. ‘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 ‘A sweeping look at the political, social, and romantic intrigue surrounding Haiti’s first and only queen. Riley’s depiction is richly imagined and wholly original.’Fiona Davis New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace The empowering and uplifting saga of a most remarkable black woman in history, and her journey to rebuild her life on her own terms. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton. In addition to being a novelist, Vanessa Riley holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a master’s in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University. She also earned BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. She currently juggles mothering a teen, cooking for her military-man husband, and speaking at women's and STEM events. She loves baking her Trinidadian grandma's cake recipes and collecting Irish crochet lace. You can catch her writing from the comfort of her porch in Georgia, with a cup of Earl Grey tea. The empowering and uplifting saga of a most remarkable black woman in history, and her journey to rebuild her life on her own terms. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton. • A captivating journey of a woman exiled and her success at forging her own path in life, wrapped up in an atmospheric and beautifully written novel.• The remarkable tale, like Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady this books weaves fiction and fact.• This year Louise was given a Blue Plaque in London where she lived for 3 years in exile.• Louise was, according to 19th Century press ‘beloved by all ranks and conditions’. Little is told about her but she was considered a role model for her creation of the Amazones – ceremonial all women soldiers. This book gives her a voice.• With appeal for romance readers, as well as historical fiction and saga fans this book has a wide commercial as well as book club appeal.• Perfect for fans of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Alison Weir, Bridgerton, and Adriana Herrera Competition: A Most Intriguing Lady;Elizabeth of York The;Last White Rose;Embroidered Book;King’s Jewel;Missing Sister;First Ladies;Queen Charlotte. By;Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York;Julia Quinn;Alyssa Cole;Alison Weir;Lucinda Riley;Kate Heartfield;Elizabeth Chadwick;Sophfronia Scott;Marie Benedict;Shonda Rhimes
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