Queen of Exiles

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Meet Marie-Louise Christophe, a queen you won't soon forget. Vanessa Riley's latest historical novel, 'Queen of Exiles', brings to life this remarkable Black woman who fled a coup in Haiti to establish a royal court in Italy during the Regency era. As wife and then widow of Haiti's first king, Louise navigates political struggles and personal loss, ultimately rebuilding her life on her own terms. Praised for its richly imagined and original depiction, this captivating tale explores the resilience and courage of a queen in a male-dominated world.