Publisher's Synopsis
The Two Children of St. Domingo is a historical novel written by French author Julie Gouraud and first published in 1875. The story is set in the late 18th century on the Caribbean island of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) during the tumultuous period of the Haitian Revolution.The novel follows the lives of two children, a brother and sister, who are born into a wealthy white family on the island. The siblings, Marie and Pierre, grow up in a world of privilege and luxury, but their lives are forever changed when the slaves on their family's plantation rise up in rebellion.The children are forced to flee their home and embark on a perilous journey across the island, encountering danger and hardship at every turn. Along the way, they meet a cast of characters from all walks of life, including slaves, rebels, and French soldiers.As the revolution rages on, Marie and Pierre must confront their own prejudices and biases, and learn to see the world in a new light. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of courage, friendship, and love.The Two Children of St. Domingo is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and political upheaval, set against the backdrop of one of the most significant events in Caribbean history. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Saint-Domingue during the revolution, and sheds light on the complex social and political dynamics of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
