Nefertiti, Cleopatra, Queen of Sheba all stunning beauties.  

Now we learn about the stunning beauty and courage of Nima - “African Venus”. The new book reveals how she becomes the muse of famous French artist Charles Cordier under the bitter oppression of slavery.

The newly published historical fiction book takes you on her journey. We begin in 1847 at the Royal Palace of Abomey (modern day Republic of Benin) surrounded by the warmth and comfort of her family. Out of revenge she is thrown into the harsh reality of French slavery. We learn of her chance encounter with Charles Cordier and how her famous bronze is viewed by millions at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. How she emerges and finally receives her freedom in 1866.