Rebel

Set in post-Civil War New Orleans, the first novel in Beverly Jenkins’s series follows Valinda Lacey as she works to help newly emancipated communities thrive amidst chaos and danger. Her efforts to rebuild a school are met with violence, prompting her to run into the protective arms of Captain Drake LeVeq, an architect with deep roots in the city. As Valinda navigates her daring choices and personal conflicts, her story intertwines with themes of resilience, rebellion, and emerging love.