Chevalier the Paladin Of New Orleans

Rachel Elliot's mother disappeared six weeks ago and already her father's remarried - to a woman only a few years older than Rachel herself. Celesta DuBreen insists Rachel accompany the newlyweds to New Orleans, to meet the rest of the DuBreens.
Upon arriving at their hotel a series of odd little accidents begin to befall Rachel. After a particularly frightening/dangerous incident, and elderly Black woman urges Rachel to find a protector to save her life. Rachel finds private investigator Jacques Chevalier, a man who makes her feel safe. And so much more.
Can Jacques Chevalier keep Rachel from the dangers that Celesta seems to be behind? What's the real reason Celesta DuBreen married a man so much older than herself? And what of the danger Jacques himself might be to Rachel?