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Désirée's Daughterand the Uncivil War

Some truths still need to be told. Paris, 1866. Years after fleeing Louisiana to save her son from slavery, Colette sets down the story of Crescent Plantation and the color line that tore her family apart.

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Désirée's Daughter and the Uncivil War

Some truths still need to be told.

Paris, 1866. Years after fleeing Louisiana to save her son from slavery, Colette finally sets down the story of Crescent Plantation and the color line that tore her family apart. But the past she crossed an ocean to escape is not finished with her.

The long-awaited follow-up to Desiree's Daughter.

Release date to be announced.

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Désirée's Daughter and the Uncivil War

Paris, 1866. Colette sets down the story of Crescent Plantation and the color line that tore her family apart. The follow-up to Desiree's Daughter.

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"Martinez's legal drama... has an imperfect protagonist in Crow, whose Cajun roots and legal career make the story a lively love letter to the local culture"
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"Perfect for fans of sociopolitical fiction like To Kill a Mockingbird and Where the Crawdads Sing. Absolutely worth a read!"
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"Jimmie's novels capture the essence of life in the 50s and 60s in Cajun, Louisiana"
- Governor Edwin Edwards

About the Author

Jimmie Martinez

Jimmie Martinez

Jimmie Martinez is a New Orleans native whose storytelling reflects the city's rich cultural fabric. With a background in Southern history, Martinez creates narratives that are authentic and emotionally powerful. His eighty years living in New Orleans and Louisiana have given him deep insight into its people and traditions.

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