Dive into the history of Saint-Domingue in June 1793, two years after the slave uprising – with author Marie-Christine Stigset!

Baron Bertrand de Roquefeuille, a former officer in the American War of Independence, lands on the war-torn island, tasked with restoring an abandoned plantation. There he meets Toussaint Louverture, a leading figure in the abolition of slavery, and joins him in fighting against British troops seeking to reinstate colonial rule. Through this novel, the author paints a vivid portrait of late 18th-century Saint-Domingue, where we encounter Coumba, survivor of the slave trade; Malaïka, a fearless warrior of African and Taíno heritage; and Aurore de Mirabeau, a bold businesswoman.

A talk in French – with the possibility to ask questions and receive explanations in Norwegian.

Free entrance. Reservation on our platform.