Historic fiction novel 'Queen of Exiles' tells little known story of Haiti’s Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid
Atlanta-based, New York Times bestselling author Vanessa Riley’s latest novel is “Queen of Exiles.” (Courtesy of Vanessa Riley)
In the 19th century, Haiti was the only free Black nation in the Northern Hemisphere and had only one queen in its history, Marie-Louise Christophe. She is the subject of “Queen of Exiles“, a recent novel by Vanessa Riley.
In this extensive interview, the Atlanta-based best-selling author of historical fiction joins “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes to talk about this extraordinary woman who ruled Haiti with her husband from 1811-1820.
“I hope it leaves questions of what could have happened if the world would have fully embraced the kingdom of Haiti,” Riley said.
New York Times bestselling author Vanessa Riley’s latest novel is “Queen of Exiles.” You can find more information about it here.
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