A poignant and chilling drama with intriguing twist. Martinez's simple, composed prose bursts with vibrant colors, and he vividly captures the ethnically diverse and erotic atmospherics of New Orleans.
A lush, evocative portrait of New Orleans and the women who carry its secrets.
This Southern Gothic story blends historical fiction with poetic language, narrating a powerful tale of love, rebellion, and women's sacrifices in their struggle for social justice and the restoration of their legal rights denied in the 19th century.
In antebellum Louisiana's moss-covered splendor, every secret comes with a price.
Colette, the golden-haired adopted daughter of the Société Madame Desiree de Valcourt, becomes the darling of New Orleans society until her heritage is questioned, which threatens to ruin her world. Torn between love, family, and survival, she must confront a truth powerful enough to destroy her life.