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Desiree's Daughter
Historical Fiction, Southern Gothic, and Mother-Daughter Relationship
SOUTHERN ANTEBELLUM LAWS WERE BLIND TO HER DAUGHTER. BUT 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 of unknown origins, 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.
SOUTHERN ANTEBELLUM LAWS WERE BLIND TO HER DAUGHTER. BUT 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 of unknown origins, 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.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2025
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September 24, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It took you back to the Louisiana slavery days. But the story showed the true power of a mothers love for her child and even back then there was love and kindness beyond the color of your skin.
September 28, 2025
Well written. Suspenseful. Very vivid images. Anger inducing scenes. I bit anticlimactic but still well written.
February 20, 2026
Brings me to era that I’m grateful no longer exists; being a Latina I feel a strong pull to this wonderfully written book . Love romance suspense and a mother’s devotion. great read
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