Queen of the Island
by Jo Ann Mazoué
In 1850, James Strang led his Mormon followers to Beaver Island, where he established a kingdom and proclaimed himself monarch. As Strang created his “Paradise,” his wife struggled to leave the island and the threat of polygamy.
This exciting historical narrative examines this powerful and often ruthless man from the perspective of his frequently neglected first wife, Mary. The arrival, coronation, and brief rule of King Strang over Beaver Island come to life through the eyes of his lawful wife.
About the Author
Jo Ann Mazoué spent her childhood on the shores of Lake Michigan. Her lifetime fascination with the islands of the Great Lakes led to the study of James Strang and Beaver Island. Jo Ann is an avid writer, and her short stories and articles have been published in The Literary Review, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Detroit Free Press, The Backstretch, Horsemen’s Journal, and Good Housekeeping. When she’s not busy writing, she enjoys tennis, swimming, fishing, and photography.
Queen of the Island by Jo Ann Mazoué
245 pages ♦ map ♦ bibliography ♦ Retail price: $11.95
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