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“Women hand sight down through the generations. Mother to daughter.”

Quote by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Book:The Marie Laveau Mystery Trilogy: Season, Moon, and Hurricane

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The Marie Laveau Mystery Trilogy: Season, Moon, and Hurricane

The Marie Laveau Mystery Trilogy is a collection of three mystery novels that delve into the life and adventures of the legendary Marie Laveau. The series is structured around the four seasons, with each book focusing on a different season and the unique supernatural phenomena associated with it. The trilogy combines historical elements with a touch of the supernatural, creating a suspenseful and intriguing narrative. more

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Jewell Parker Rhodes

Jewell Parker Rhodes is an American novelist born in 1954. Her works primarily focus on themes of race, identity, and history, known for their profound social insight and rich imagination. more

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