ABOUT THE BOOK
Based on trued events. In 1932, a media frenzy ensues when devastating secrets are exhumed after the remains of Danielle, a young, enslaved songstress, are discovered in the wall of an abandoned mansion on the Soileau Plantation. Through her younger sister, who returns to the English and French-speaking parish to identify the body, newspaper reporters learn the nature of Danielle's life on and off the sugar plantation as a rented slave and former child companion of the master's daughter. Known for her proficiency in herbal remedies, beauty, and likeness on the Soileau & Sons rum and sugar product art, Danielle is flawed, yet favored by her lascivious master, Demetre Soileau, and despised by his wife, Etiennette.
Exposed to the society of Louisiana Creoles of color and free Blacks, regarded as the gens libre de couleur, Danielle catches the tender eye of a free mariner and business owner, Alphonse Santee, who is instrumental in her thirst for freedom, love, and the struggle to mend her broken family torn apart by turmoil and Demetre. Captured between love and obligation, Danielle soon becomes pregnant and the agonizing secrets between Etiennette and Danielle begin to unravel.
Song of Redemption is filled with the rich culture of multi-parishes west of the Mississippi River. Malika J. Stevely artfully pries open a window to aspects of pre-Civil War life for communities of color that are rarely discussed in detail. This unique blend of suspense, romance, and family invites readers into an unforgettable journey of the past that will leave audiences riveted while touching the hearts of present and future generations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Malika J. Stevely is an author of historical fiction, African American and women's literature and essays. A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, she earned degrees in English and Comparative Literature and Communications. As a former newspaper reporter, she has published an array of articles, including interviews with icons such as Dr. Maya Angelou. Malika Stevely is a member of the Historical Novel Society, the Women's National Book Association and several others. She holds an office position with multiple organizations that promote steward leadership. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and children. SONG OF REDEMPTION is her debut novel.
READ MALIKA'S LATEST INTERVIEW:
Historical Novel Society: [ Ссылка ]
FOLLOW MALIKA
Website: [ Ссылка ]
Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
Goodreads: [ Ссылка ]
AVAILABLE NOW:
Amazon: [ Ссылка ]
Barnes & Noble: [ Ссылка ]
Indiebound.org: [ Ссылка ]
Park Road Books: [ Ссылка ]
That's Novel Books: [ Ссылка ]
Books-A-Million: [ Ссылка ]#
