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 powerful 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...