Graveyard dust

About “Graveyard dust”

In 19th century New Orleans, Benjamin January, a free man of color, works to clear the name of his sister, who is accused of providing arsenic to a woman who used it to kill her husband. As a voodoo practitioner, his sister faces suspicion and prejudice. January investigates the case, navigating the social and racial tensions of the time. His efforts reveal the complexities of the crime and the challenges of proving innocence in a society shaped by fear and misunderstanding. The novel explores themes of justice, race, and belief.