Mysterious Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen

Raymond J. Martinez' book on legends, lore, and unvarnished truths surrounding New Orleans' most famous Voodoo mistress also features other tales from surrounding parishes of days long gone by, an illustrated guide to palm-reading, humorous asides, and over 30 fascinating drawings and images.In addition to facts and folklore about Laveau, including revealing research into some debunked myths and unanswered questions, the book offers entertaining stories of her life and the people around the New Orleans area.