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"They were New Orleans' gens de couleur libre - the copper-skinned half-castes who lived recklessly and loved passionately, trapped in a world between black and white.
Marcel - the young, blue-eyed scholar, sensitive, and longing always for Paris. Marie - his breathtakingly beautiful sister, cursed with the ability to pass for white. Cristophe - novelist and teacher, the idol of all the young gens. Anna Bella - light in skin, African in feature, chosen for the white man."
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Intimate portrait of New Orleans' mixed-race community.
Who is this book for?
This book offers a vivid and heartfelt glimpse into the lives of the gens de couleur libre in New Orleans, capturing their passions, struggles, and unique culture. Its richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling make it a compelling read for anyone interested in history, identity, and the complexities of race.
