Queen of Exiles

Author(s): Vanessa Riley

Location(s): Europe, Haiti

Genre(s): Fiction, Historical

Era(s): Earlier 19th Century

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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 Queen Charlotte, a Bridgerton Story.

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Author: Tina Hartas

HAITI & Europe (19th Century) Queen of Exiles by Vanessa Riley This is the fictional re-imainging of the life of Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid was the Queen of the Kingdom of Haiti (Hayti) from 1811 to 1820. She was married...

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