A multi-protagonist period drama set in a post-revolutionary Haiti that asks the central question: How far will people go for power? The driving arc is that of Léonie Bijoux. A newcomer to this world of influence, Léo is unsure how she feels about it. But as Léo's status grows, she begins to sacrifice her principles in order to obtain a position as the royal clothier—a coveted title where one faux pas can lead to execution.
A nicely done bit of international historical fiction that is all too familiar.