Desiree's Daughter - Paperback

by Jimmie Martinez (Author)

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.