Books like Troubles for Cecile by Denise Lewis Patrick
Set in New Orleans during the summer of 1853, the story follows an affluent African‑American family as they grapple with the sudden outbreak of yellow fever. Faced with illness and death, the family navigates the challenges of a society marked by racism and economic disparity. Themes of friendship, orphanhood, and the struggle of free Black Americans appear throughout the narrative, illuminating the historical experience of African Americans in the United States.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Denise Lewis Patrick
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