Calamity, Danger, and Loss: A Sazerac Series Thriller

Tomboy Hattie Dumond, born in bilingual New Orleans in 1914, was described as STRONG, FAST, and TOO SMART. Little did anyone, including Hattie herself, know that these traits would one day save her life.

Hattie struggled against the restrictions women faced in the early 20th century. Though a tomboy at heart, she could effortlessly slip into the role of a debutante, skillfully navigating both worlds. Determined to expand her horizons, she studied medicine at the Sorbonne in Paris, graduating just as Hitler's Nazis invaded France.

Stranded in Europe, Hattie was forced to fend for herself. Facing limited options, she accepted a marriage proposal from a French Army officer – the only way to escape Paris before it was too late. Hattie learned to love her husband, Luke DeValcourt, a good man. But their newfound happiness was shattered when Luke was taken prisoner by the Nazis.

Driven by a fierce determination to rescue Luke and others, Hattie joined the French Resistance. Their daring escape across the Channel to England was fraught with peril, but Hattie's strength, speed, and intellect proved to be her greatest allies.

However, trouble continued to follow Hattie, even as she felt safe at home in Louisiana. Unaware of the lingering danger, she returned to her medical practice, only to find herself faced with a web of pitfalls and threats that jeopardized not only her career, but the lives of those she held dear.

Hattie had a lot to learn if she wanted to prevail. Would her unique blend of traits – her tomboy spirit, her debutante poise, and her unwavering determination – be enough to overcome the challenges that lay ahead? Or would she ultimately succumb to the terrible consequences that loomed on the horizon?

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