The Heron Quartet Series by Pamela Belle

THE ASTONISHING INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER“An extraordinary historical romance . . . One of the best to date.” Chicago Sun-TimesEngland, 1635. Ten-year-old Thomazine Heron’s life is shattered when a deadly illness robs her of her father and brother, leaving her an orphan and heiress... moreTHE ASTONISHING INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER“An extraordinary historical romance . . . One of the best to date.” Chicago Sun-TimesEngland, 1635. Ten-year-old Thomazine Heron’s life is shattered when a deadly illness robs her of her father and brother, leaving her an orphan and heiress. Torn from her beloved home and sent to live with distant relatives at the grand Goldhayes estate in Suffolk, Thomazine must adjust to a new world of unfamiliar faces, rigid expectations, and buried secrets"I had been reared in an independent spirit, you see, and I took against being pushed hither and thither like a backgammon counter."As she comes of age during the turbulent years leading to the English Civil War, Thomazine’s journey is one of transformation—from spirited child to determined young woman, fiercely loyal to those she loves and unwilling to submit to the dictates of society. In a world where family ties are tested and political allegiances are shifting, she finds strength, friendship, and the first stirrings of forbidden love.As Thomazine grows into young womanhood at Goldhayes, amidst the tightening grip of civil unrest, her path crosses with that of Francis Heron—her cousin by blood, but her equal in spirit. What begins as childhood camaraderie deepens over the years into a bond laced with tension, loyalty, and a love neither of them dares name. In a time when duty and bloodlines dictate fate, Thomazine finds herself torn between the world she was born into and the one her heart longs to claim."I shall just refuse. There's little they can do to me, and whatever they do can't last forever. I'm a Heron, you see, and our motto is 'No surrender'."The Moon in the Water is the powerful first volume in The Heron Saga, perfect for fans of Sharon Penman, Philippa Gregory, and Diana Gabaldon.Praise for Pamela ‘An outstanding historical novelist, Belle now adds another volume to her impressively researched and crafted series set during the English Civil Wars.’ Publishers Weekly ‘A lovely warm tapestry of a book, weaving together suspense and drama with a bittersweet love story.’ Rosemary Sutcliff, bestselling author‘A gifted storyteller . . . who can conjure up a period of history so that we can smell, hear and see it.’ Sarah Harrison, author of The Flowers of the Field less

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENONShe left everything behind… for the chance to be forgiven.England, 1643. Thomazine Heron has lost everything—her home, her name, and her child—after a devastating betrayal forced her into a loveless marriage. Believing her beloved Francis Heron dead, she gave up her old life. But when she learns the truth—that Francis lives—Thomazine defies convention and sets out through a war-torn country to find him... moreTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENONShe left everything behind… for the chance to be forgiven.England, 1643. Thomazine Heron has lost everything—her home, her name, and her child—after a devastating betrayal forced her into a loveless marriage. Believing her beloved Francis Heron dead, she gave up her old life. But when she learns the truth—that Francis lives—Thomazine defies convention and sets out through a war-torn country to find him.Haunted by guilt, driven by love, and burdened by secrets, she embarks on a perilous journey to Scotland. Alongside her faithful friend Grainne, Thomazine braves violence, suspicion, and a bitter winter siege. But at journey’s end lies the most terrifying question of will Francis forgive her?The Chains of Fate is a gripping sequel to The Moon in the Water, rich with historical detail, emotional depth, and a fiercely courageous heroine. Perfect for fans of Sharon Penman, Philippa Gregory, and Diana Gabaldon.Praise for Pamela ‘An outstanding historical novelist, Belle now adds another volume to her impressively researched and crafted series set during the English Civil Wars.’ — Publishers Weekly‘A lovely warm tapestry of a book, weaving together suspense and drama with a bittersweet love story.’ — Rosemary Sutcliff‘A gifted storyteller . . . who can conjure up a period of history so that we can smell, hear and see it.’ — Sarah Harrison less

England, 1660.Alathea Heron is eleven years old when she discovers the power of her own talent. Gifted, defiant, and bursting with ambition, she dreams of becoming an artist—despite the world’s insistence that painting is no place for a girl. In secret, she draws everything she sees—until a chance encounter with the brilliant and volatile young poet John Wilmot, future Earl of Rochester, changes everything... moreEngland, 1660.Alathea Heron is eleven years old when she discovers the power of her own talent. Gifted, defiant, and bursting with ambition, she dreams of becoming an artist—despite the world’s insistence that painting is no place for a girl. In secret, she draws everything she sees—until a chance encounter with the brilliant and volatile young poet John Wilmot, future Earl of Rochester, changes everything.Encouraged by her mother, but shadowed by her resentful half-brother, Alathea must navigate family secrets, jealousy, and the expectations of womanhood in Restoration England. Sent to London, she is taken under the wing of celebrated painter Mary Beale, determined to forge her path in a world that sees her as nothing more than a wife in waiting.A story of resilience, artistry, and the fight to be seen, *Alathea* is the luminous third volume of *The Heron Saga*, and a stirring portrait of a girl who dares to paint her own destiny.Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Sarah Dunant, and Elizabeth Fremantle.Praise for Pamela ‘An outstanding historical novelist, Belle now adds another volume to her impressively researched and crafted series set during the English Civil Wars.’ — Publishers Weekly‘A lovely warm tapestry of a book, weaving together suspense and drama with a bittersweet love story.’ — Rosemary Sutcliff‘A gifted storyteller . . . who can conjure up a period of history so that we can smell, hear and see it.’ — Sarah Harrison less