Zahra Lafayette fulfilled her obligations during the Civil
War by spying for General Grant. Retired and frustrated by
his unfulfilled promises to her family, Zahra wants to
refuse his latest request. However, on the slim chance that
he'll give her family farmland, Zahra agrees to masquerade
as a brothel madam in New Orleans. She'll ferret out
information on political factions and determine who's
stirring the unrest. Discovering Archer Le Veq, a man she
rescued in the war, stirs a passion within her.
Archer, a Creole of color and the owner of New Orleans'
finest hotel, attempts to keep track of the turmoil and
quickly changing political climate. His wealth and
education aided him in the post-reconstruction. However, he
could lose everything in the current hostile environment.
As a rogue who once sported three mistresses, Archer
contends with only one as he keeps track of the turmoil.
The first black Lieutenant Governor dies under mysterious
circumstances, raising tensions among the Black
Republicans. Southern groups like the White Camelia and the
Ku Klux Klan terrorize the countryside, pitting white
against black.
The arrival of a beautiful and mysterious woman diverts
Archer's attention, especially when she reminds him of
someone. Zahra hopes he doesn't remember her as the person
who rescued him from certain death. Their encounter had
been brief and in the dead of night. But, Zahra can't
afford to be recognized. The chemistry between them flairs
and as danger stalks Zahra, Archer is drawn further into
the intrigue.
WINDS OF THE STORM, a sequel to the popular THROUGH THE
STORM, will please old and new fans of this author. Ms.
Jenkins gives a fascinating glimpse into reconstruction
history filled with facts and tidbits known only to serious
scholars. Paired with the romance between two larger-than-
life figures, this story will haunt readers as the lovers
battle injustices knowing they'll meet limited success.
Zahra Lafayette thinks her days of intrigue are far behind
her, until she is asked to go on one more mission. Posing
as an infamous madam in New Orleans, Zahra must gather
information to ensure the safety of the South’s freedmen.
The last thing she expected was to see Archer Le Veq
again. He is as arrogant as he is handsome, but there is
something about this dusky and debonair hotelier that
sends her senses singing. Zahra knows she will need to
guard her secrets, but no peril awaiting her compares with
the treachery of Zahra’s own heart -- for, Lord help her,
she burns to taste the man and to lose herself in his
powerful embrace.
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