Sometimes what you don't know can kill you.....When the patriarchs of two affluent families in New Orleans devise a plan to merge their dynasties into one empire during the mid-1800s, the consequences are not just costly, they are deadly! Secrets on Tobacco Road will capture the reader's attention from the very first chapter; and take them on a series of twists and turns involving mystery, mistresses, mayhem, and murder. Set against the rich backdrop of the south, this book combines history, romance, and intrigue. The first in a series of books that will follow the lives loves and losses of these robust characters; it's an emotional rollercoaster ride that will have readers so engrossed, they will feel like they are a part of the story.