

Writing engaging fiction for women readers
J Mary Masters

NEW RELEASE!
BOOK 5 IN THE SERIES TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER 2025
WINDS OF CHANGE
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It’s 1976. The Belleville siblings Richard, William and Julia remain centre stage but the Belleville family is expanding, with both Paul and Marianne now married.
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A new generation is now in its infancy but even as new arrivals are celebrated, a child’s future hangs in the balance and marriages begin to crack. Until finally, no one can ignore the truth as a shocking deception is revealed.
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Against this backdrop, Julia Belleville begins to feature more prominently in life at Prior Park, following her divorce from her American husband Dr Philippe Duval. Desperate to find a new purpose in life, she is determined to see a phoenix rise from the ashes at Prior Park. Nearly twenty years on from the destruction of her beloved home, Julia believes a new house will help the family move on from the tragic aftermath of the fire.
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But will building a replica of the old house be the answer? Before a new house can rise from the ashes, the old house must first give up its shocking secrets.
For the very first time, the Belleville family learn the truth of their origins, from Louis Belleville’s own hand.
In a turbulent year, loyalties are tested as never before but the Belleville family is resilient. It is Alice, William’s wife, whose good sense and capacity for forgiveness lay the groundwork for future harmony.
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DUVAL SERIES 1-2
I really enjoyed reading Heirs and Successors,
and I'd highly recommend checking it out!
Virginia, Goodreads.com
Thoroughly enjoyed all 4 books in the Belleville series and the 1st Duval series book..
Laughed...cried... very hurt at my favourite character's actions ..even though I know he's not real.
Sue B, Facebook
A family saga that is rich in detail and delves into the intricacies of family relationships. It sweeps across the country and over to an estate and the aristocracy of England.
Happy Valley BooksRead review
If you love a good family saga then this is one to read, I have the next book to read a companion book to this series and look forward to it.
Helen, Online Book Reviewer