Voodoo Queen, The (Pelican Pouch Series) [Paperback]

Robert Tallant (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 1984 | Series: Pelican Pouch Series

Born in 1794, Marie Laveau reigned as the undisputed queen of the Voodoos for nearly a century.

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About the Author

Robert Tallant (1909-57), one of Louisiana's best-known authors, participated in the WPA Writers Project during the 1930s and 1940s. Besides Mardi Gras . . . As It Was , Tallant also wrote Voodoo in New Orleans , The Voodoo Queen , and The Pirate Lafitte and the Battle of New Orleans , all published by Pelican. With Lyle Saxon and Edward Dreyer he coauthored the famous Pelican collection Gumbo Ya-Ya: Folk Tales of Louisiana .

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (March 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882893327
• ISBN-13: 978-0882893327
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent (partly fictional) account of Marie Laveau!, May 30, 2000

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This review is from: Voodoo Queen, The (Pelican Pouch Series) (Paperback)

Tallant's story about Marie Laveau and her daughter is built upon the research he discloses in his Voodoo in New Orleans book. He transforms these facts and legends about the two women into an excellent, spellbinding novel.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on New Orleans and Laveau, August 15, 2003

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Teresa Wright (South Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Voodoo Queen, The (Pelican Pouch Series) (Paperback)

This book is absolutely the most interesting and fascinating story I have ever read concerning the subjects of New Orleans History and Marie Laveau. Tallant is the genius of taking the facts that have been gathered on both subjects and combining them into a novel that you cannot and will not put down. It is a page turner from start to finish. I am currently reading the book for the third time, and I am not a big reader. It is THAT GOOD. If you love the call and the mystery of this river city, you will be spell bound! AAA+++

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel about a mysterious woman, June 16, 2006

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Chrissy K. McVay "Writer" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Voodoo Queen, The (Pelican Pouch Series) (Paperback)

Tallant's novel does a wonderful job of bringing the mysterious life of Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, into full color. Called a witch by some, and once falsely accused of murder, this story had me under its spell! Inspired by true events, the novel tells how Marie lived through plagues, wars, poverty, bigotry, family tragedy and remained strong through it all. She often helped her numerous children and friends in difficult times with tremendous energy, even into her seventies. Though feared by some, she was also remembered as a generous spirit who saw her talent as a gift from God. She never once used it for evil, but sought to bring peace and good health to her clients. This was an intriguing tale fitting for the mystique of New Orleans.

Chrissy K. McVay

author of 'Souls of the North Wind'