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The American Queen: An Award-Winning Historical Fiction Novel about the Real-Life Black Woman Who Ruled a Kingdom on American Soil

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Based on the true historical figure Louella Montgomery, this novelized account is ripe with a compelling plot leading to an uplifting takeaway. Montgomery is a remarkable personality too often forgotten, and Vanessa Miller brings her to vibrant life.

A WOMAN EVOLVE BOOK CLUB PICK | A NORTH CAROLINA READS PICK | A Christy Award WINNER | A 2024 American Fiction Award WINNER | A 2025 Audie Awards WINNER | Best Historical Fiction of 2024 (She Reads) | FEATURED IN GMA, WASHINGTON POST, AND ESSENCE | There is only one known queen who truly ruled a kingdom on American soil. Meet the queen of Happy Land in this riveting novel from USA TODAY bestselling author Vanessa Miller.

"This powerful story must be told and retold." --GMA 15 New Books to Re...