She Walks on Gilded Splinters
She Walks on Gilded Splinters by Gene Dwyer, published by Strategic Book Publishing in October 2008, presents a detailed exploration of the life and legend of Marie Laveau, a prominent figure in 19th Century North America. This 296-page work delves into the complexities surrounding Laveau, a Voodoo Priestess known for her supernatural abilities in healing and spellcasting, particularly before the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era. The narrative intertwines historical facts with the enduring legend of Laveau, who continues to draw thousands to her mausoleum in New Orleans.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes including biography, cultural history, and the impact of racism, as the story unfolds from 16th Century Africa to the pivotal events of the American Civil Rights movement, notably the march in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965. The book intricately weaves a murder mystery into its narrative, addressing the repercussions of past generations’ sins and the legacy of the slave trade. This edition invites readers to engage with a unique perspective on a powerful woman whose influence resonates through history and legend.
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Marie Laveau of New Orleans is recognized as one of the most influential women of 19th Century North America. The life and legend of this Voodoo Priestess has been clouded in mystery. Her followers in the American South witnessed her supernatural powers of healing and casting spells prior to the Civil War and then during Reconstruction. Her legend, including her immortality, is even stronger and more complex. Thousands come to her New Orleans mausoleum every year to ask favors and pay homage. “She Walks On Gilded Splinters” is the never before told story of Marie Laveau, her life and legend uncensored. She lives today and time and disease will never claim her. “She Walks On Gilded Splinters” is a mixture of historical fact and the legend of this powerful woman. Explore 16th Century Africa and New Orleans, with a riveting opening chapter in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965, a watershed day in the American Civil Rights movement. The story of Marie Laveau takes the reader down a road built by racism, and the horrors inherent. This unique novel is an intricate murder mystery following retribution for the sins of past generations set against the history and consequences of the slave trade.
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