African Venus

About the Book

This is a story of a young woman torn from her homeland by forces beyond her control. She becomes the muse of a French artist named Charles Cordier at a time when African beauty was not appreciated. Through his work her beauty is recognized on a world stage. No other star in the night sky can come close to matching Venus.

About the Author

Sheryl Carkhum-Lord holds a degree from Mercy College in Business Administration. Ms. Lord loves African-American history, art and literature. She lives in Yonkers, New York with her husband.