Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo In a Series of Letters, Written by a Lady at Cape Francois, to Colonel Burr, Late Vice-President of the United States, Principally During the Command of General Rochambeu

"Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo" by Leonora Sansay is a gripping historical novel told through letters from a woman in Cape Francois to Colonel Burr during the Haitian Revolution. It explores themes of chaos, how people are treated based on gender, and great sadness during a time of political trouble. The story starts as the main character gets to St. Domingo after a tough sea trip. She sees the town wrecked by the revolution and notices the suffering and strength of the French families living there. The letters show an up close and personal view of violence and sadness, made even stronger by the main character’s thoughts and interactions with others.