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HEIRS AND SUCCESSORS

BOOK 4 IN THE BELLEVILLE FAMILY SERIES

By J Mary Masters

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Published by PMA Books

www.pmabooks.com

ISBN 9780994327697

$29.95 in paperback

400 pages

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Heirs and Successors  

Book 4 in the Belleville family series
By J Mary Masters

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A near tragic accident. A heartbreaking betrayal. And a shocking secret that must never be revealed. For the Belleville family, there is no warning of the challenges that lie ahead as the next generation begin to take centre stage.  

 

Heirs and Successors is book four in the Belleville family series, taking up the story eight years after Return to Prior Park left off. 

 

Set largely in Australia, it is now 1968 and the Belleville family - Richard, his brother William and their sister Julia - believe their lives are settled until a near tragic accident almost claims the life of a beloved family member. As the family recovers, no one has any inkling of the chain of events that will be unleashed by the near tragedy. 

 

At twenty-two, it is Richard’s son Paul at the centre of this period of turmoil. His lack of judgement leads to a shocking betrayal for which he and others will pay a big price, including his own father.

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And there are newcomers too in the family circle. Is Richard right when he considers meeting Amanda Robinson a stroke of misfortune for the family? And will they similarly come to regret putting their trust in the charming but ambitious Alex Fraser? 

 

In the midst of the family’s problems, William and his wife Alice remain steadfast, offering comfort and support in their sprawling homestead at Prior Park. Yet, they too will suffer the bitter disappointment of their daughter Marianne’s choices. 

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There is trouble ahead too for Julia’s marriage to Philippe Duval. (Julia and Philippe’s story continues in the new book First Born Son, published as a companion title to Heirs and Successors.)

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And yet, as the decade turns to the 1970s, the Belleville family appears settled again. Except there is a new secret at the heart of the family. A secret known only to three people. A secret that, if revealed, could tear marriages apart and threaten the very foundation of everything the family has built. Richard Belleville is determined this secret must never become known ...

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. Choices are key in the survival of this family to continue successfully ...
I’m keen to see what happens in the new generation.

Craig and Phil @HappyValley BooksRead

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

I really enjoyed reading Heirs and Successors, and I'd highly recommend checking it out!

Virginia, Goodreads.com

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WHERE TO BUY 

My printed books are available for purchase online from www.pmabooks.com or other online retailers. EBOOKS are available on all ebook platforms. You can also purchase print or ebooks via Amazon.com. and Amazon.com.au. Click on each book cover for more information and the links.

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BORROW FROM YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY

For Australian readers, please enquire at your local PUBLIC LIBRARY. The public library network is a marvellous resource throughout Australia.

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