"The Secret History; or, the Horrors of Saint-Domingue in the Chronicles of Letters Written to a Lady at Cape Francois for Colonel Burr, Ex-Vice-President of the United States, Chiefly During the Command of General Rochambeau" is an exciting novel in letters by Leonora Sansay. The book reveals to the reader the terrible events that took place on the island of Saint Domingo at the beginning of the 19th century. The Lady, who is the main character, conveys through her letters to Colonel Burr all the terrors and horrors she observes and experiences in these dangerous times. An outstanding work that reveals not only historical events, but also deep human feelings and experiences in the conditions of the struggle for survival and freedom.