The Poydras Ring by Ed Lee, now available from Histria Books
Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Poydras Ring by Ed Lee This book is published by Histria Fiction an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.
In a world where Voodoo magic holds the key to life, love, and madness, a cursed ring binds generations in a deadly struggle for power.
In the territory of New France—amid the colonial life of duels, slave rebellions, paramours, and war, and the shadowy world of Voodoo—Julien Poydras passes a powerful amulet of protection to his nephew, Emile. The ring promises a charmed, long life, but at a steep price to the wearer. When the young Voodoo queen, Marie Laveau, learns of the ring’s existence, she will use everyone Emile loves against him in her attempt to seize the charm for herself. As Emile fights to maintain control of the ring and protect his family from blackmail and betrayal, he discovers that in the world of Voodoo, there is more to lose than his life.
In New Orleans of 1987, Emile’s descendant, Celeste Noyan, unknowingly accepts the ring on her wedding day and becomes bound to either wear it—suffering the madness that will follow—or remove it and face certain death. Celeste, her new husband Mark, and her grandfather Justin search their family history in a race against time to save her life and soul. Guided by an elderly Voodoo queen, Mama Vance, Celeste navigates a modern world of Voodoo, power, and magic, all while battling her growing feelings for Emile, whose spirit invades her dreams. Haunted by the dark origins of the cursed ring, Celeste must make a choice, even as Mark and Justin prepare for a desperate ceremony at the tomb of Marie Laveau—where even in death, the Voodoo queen seeks to control the Poydras ring.
Ed Lee is a retired attorney turned historical fiction write. With over 30 years of travel and research dedicated to New Orleans history, Ed brings this vibrant city to life, sharing his insights on his author’s Facebook page. Ed and his wife, Debi—who is a retired music teacher—live in Springfield, Missouri, where they actively support the local arts scene, including the Springfield Art Museum and Ozarks Lyric Opera Company.
