Triumph

'The literary magic spell Stewart casts over this story is so real, you do not realize the effect until you close the cover for the last time...' - Dale Jackson, Winner of the American Heritage Award, Screenwriter/AuthorThree interweaving storylines toss you into the center of tragedy, conflict, and the timeless beauty of the human spirit1903. Deep in the Louisiana swamps, young Willy is kidnapped by a Vodou Priestess. One day, he will confront the horrors of his childhood.1903. Bachelor Jack-a former Texas Ranger-has an encounter with a young beauty hiding in his New Orleans hotel room. What she wants and needs from him will forever alter his life.1958. Two girls of different races, Mercy and Annie, become best friends in fifth grade. They face cultural prejudices at every turn, even from one of the girl's family. The Civil Rights Movement will test their friendship on the way to adulthood.'Jodi Lea Stewart sets the stage with an emotional series of events, one in particular in which I practically crumpled to the ground...' - Jamie Michele, Readers' Favorite'Five Stars for a beautiful story, deftly told.'- Ruffina Oserio, Readers' Favorite'In TRIUMPH, author Jodi Lea Stewart shows that time and place have nothing to do with the power of the human spirit. The readers will see themselves in characters that might not look like them but carries their desire to rise and thrive-and therein lies its power and a lesson...' - Cyrus Webb, Author and Media PersonalityJourney through New Orleans, St. Louis, Texas, and the Louisiana swamps in this multigenerational historical saga!