The Slave King

Set in late 18th century Saint-Domingue during the French Revolution, the narrative follows Pierrot, a young slave sold to a brutal plantation owner. Driven by a desire for freedom, he joins the Haitian rebellion, eventually becoming a leader known as "The Slave King." Alongside his ally and love interest, Marie, they confront the oppression of French plantation owners. The novel powerfully addresses themes of love, justice, slavery, and colonialism, establishing itself as a significant work in French literature and historical fiction.