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...