Sarasota, FL, November 22, 2023 — In Sacrifices For Kingdoms, the first book of a spicy trilogy by Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin, when Elizabeth, a sophisticated activist and philanthropist from Trinidad, meets Michael, a European Prince with hidden ambitions, they are irresistibly drawn to each other. Their journey crosses continents and cultures, places and races, as they encounter secrets, societal pressures, and decisions as to which “kingdom” gets sacrificed. Filled with passion and danger, their love story clashes with other loves, complicated lives—and lies.
In addition to the passionate core, the novel also centers around a provocative theme of “God Has No Gender,” in which Elizabeth passionately advocates for the need for female equality, especially in leadership, to ensure the survival of humanity and the planet.
“Addressing big ideas like religious discrimination, patriarchal systems, and climate change, to me, is part of the role of literature,” Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin says. “Initiating conversations around sensitive subjects can prompt readers to reflect on these topics in their own lives and adds a valuable dimension to reading for entertainment.”
Laughlin feels that all lives are multi-genre, and her novel is about people's lives, so it makes sense that her book spans more than one literary category. She didn't want to write a cliché Cinderella story but wanted her female protagonist to be educated, sophisticated, financially successful, and also socially conscious and caring of those not as fortunate as she. That last attribute is part of the attraction between Prince Michael and herself because they are of like minds.
“The message I want people to take away from the protagonist Elizabeth's speech,” Laughlin says, “is that we need to research and educate ourselves and others, about religions that worshiped a goddess, and the type of men who violently destroyed her out of greed, which has forced the continuing oppression of females for over 2000 years by patriarchal religions. This has made too many men feel they are entitled to rule the planet, despite their destructive record of using their power to continue conflicts, wars, and the development of weapons that could eventually annihilate everything on this planet.”
Patricia D’Arcy Laughlin was born in Trinidad of British and French ancestry. She was educated there, the UK, and the USA. She is a world traveler and an award-winning artist, famous for developing her “Unique Stainings On Wood.” Although she has composed poetry, Sacrifices For Kingdoms is her first novel. She lives in Florida with her husband, and she has three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. For more information, please visit https://patriciadarcylaughlin.
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