Triumph To Tragedy, E book 4: The Conflict of Pétion & Christophe by Daniel J.D. Bayard
“Readers will really feel as if they’ve taken a step by means of time to really expertise the ambiance of this era of Haitian historical past.”
“Freedom is born from the resilience of those that dare to dream.”
Triumph To Tragedy E book 4: The Conflict of Pétion & Christophe by Daniel J.D. Bayard is an entertaining and enlightening novel that reveals the key lives of a few of Haiti’s biggest revolutionary figures.
Because the fourth ebook in Bayard’s Triumph To Tragedy sequence, this ebook continues to comply with the Bayard household alongside historic characters after the daybreak of a brand new, free Ayiti — however the battle for freedom continues to be removed from over.
Aftermath of Revolution
Within the aftermath of a tumultuous revolution, following the demise of his mentor, Toussaint Louverture, Commander Jean-Jacques Dessalines has taken up the mantle because the nation’s chief. A former slave turned revolutionary chief, Dessalines guidelines Ayiti with an iron fist, butchering the remaining French white residents and furthering the island’s racial rigidity.
After Dessalines’ fall on his ascension to energy, tensions rise between his two most notable generals: Henry Christophe and Alexandre Pétion. As the 2 males grapple for energy, the nation turns into additional divided between North and South.
In the meantime, Jean-Baptiste Bayard, the sequence’ principal protagonist, who’s managed to create a affluent life for his household amid the years’ chaos, turns into as soon as once more drawn into the crossfire.
On this story riddled with political intrigue, the place secret schemes lurk within the shadows, what is going to develop into of the nation of Ayiti? Of their pursuit of peace and stability, will these nice leaders lose their humanity?
Political Intrigue Meets Historic Retellings
“To be nice is to face alone. To be magnificent is to be despised.”
Triumph To Tragedy reads as an genuine recording of historical past within the type of inventive storytelling, educating readers on the non-public lives of those historic figures in addition to the higher Haitian tradition. Readers will really feel as if they’ve taken a step by means of time to really expertise the ambiance of this era of Haitian historical past.
Triumph To Tragedy shouldn’t be solely a story of nice males — together with their private flaws alongside their grand achievements — but additionally of the nice ladies who stood beside them.
Marie-Claire Dessalines, Marie-Louise Christophe, Marie-Madeleine “Joute” Lachenais. Like many nice ladies of historical past, their names are sometimes overshadowed by these of their husbands. However writer Daniel J.D. Bayard offers voice to their tales, revealing the ability and affect they held over not solely their husbands, however a complete nation. Triumph To Tragedy is ideal for anybody concerned about Haitian historical past — or simply good old school historic dramas. With 4 books within the sequence and one other on the way in which, there’s loads right here for readers to sink their enamel into.
Triumph to Tragedy is obtainable for buy right here.
About Daniel J.D. Bayard:
Daniel J.D. Bayard was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in the USA when his dad and mom moved to New York in 1958. He returned to Haiti for the primary time at 18 and has been fascinated with Haiti’s tradition, folks, and historic significance ever since. He briefly lived and owned a enterprise in Haiti and got here to adore it.
Whereas researching his household’s ancestors courting again to the seventeenth century, he grew to become intrigued with the complexities and drama of St. Domingue, the colonial precursor to the Republic of Haiti. In-depth analysis into the interval’s historical past and colonial society made him write this thrilling, enlightening, and entertaining story.
Chief Advertising Officer for a significant firm, Mr. Bayard is an upstanding household man, he takes nice satisfaction in his 4 great kids and can also be lucky sufficient to be a doting grandfather to 5 stunning grandchildren. Presently, he calls the sunny state of South Florida his residence.
Publish Date: 10/4/2024
Style: Historic Fiction
Writer: Daniel J.D. Bayard
Web page Rely: 514 pages
Writer: L&D Publishing
ISBN: 9781961297241