In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, the beautiful Marie Jolie finds herself being courted by a stranger with a silver tongue and a mysterious past. But when his true, devilish nature is revealed, Marie must rely on more than just her beauty to survive. Written and told by the legendary J.J. Reneaux, "Marie Jolie" is a classic Cajun trickster tale filled with wit, danger, and the unique spirit of the swamp.
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"Marie Jolie" was written and told by JJ Reneaux. Story provided courtesy of August House Publishers and JJ Reneaux.
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