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Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, and Mother-Daughter Relationship SOUTHERN ANTEBELLUM LAWS WERE BLINDED TO HER DAUGHTER. A MOTHER'S LOVE SAW EVERYTHING.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR CHILD? "A poignant and chilling drama with an intriguing twist...The author deftly employs character development and narrative complexities to produce a sturdy indictment of the era (1860s) institutionalized subjugation of women..." Kirkus Review. Inspired by Kate Chopin's classic short story, Desiree's Baby, the novel Desiree's Daughter tells a gripping story of love, rebellion, hard-earned freedom, and the unspoken sacrifices women make to reclaim their rights. Set amid the moss-covered opulence of a Louisiana plantation and the flickering gaslit streets of New Orleans, this sweeping Southern Gothic novel immerses readers in a world where every family hides secrets, and some refuse to stay buried. When Madame Desiree de Valcourt, a wealthy and lonely socialite, adopts a golden-haired, blue-eyed infant, she believes she has found salvation from her loneliness. Raised in privilege, Colette de Valcourt, Desiree's daughter, becomes the belle of New Orleans and marries Armand Quevillion, a charming White plantation heir. But their ideal life begins to unravel when their newborn child is biracial.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR CHILD? "A poignant and chilling drama with an intriguing twist...The author deftly employs character development and narrative complexities to produce a sturdy indictment of the era (1860s) institutionalized subjugation of women..." Kirkus Review. Inspired by Kate Chopin's classic short story, Desiree's Baby, the novel Desiree's Daughter tells a gripping story of love, rebellion, hard-earned freedom, and the unspoken sacrifices women make to reclaim their rights. Set amid the moss-covered opulence of a Louisiana plantation and the flickering gaslit streets of New Orleans, this sweeping Southern Gothic novel immerses readers in a world where every family hides secrets, and some refuse to stay buried. When Madame Desiree de Valcourt, a wealthy and lonely socialite, adopts a golden-haired, blue-eyed infant, she believes she has found salvation from her loneliness. Raised in privilege, Colette de Valcourt, Desiree's daughter, becomes the belle of New Orleans and marries Armand Quevillion, a charming White plantation heir. But their ideal life begins to unravel when their newborn child is biracial.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Martinez, Jimmie
- ISBN: 9798296883834
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.52
- Number Of Pages: 246
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English