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REVIEW: Heirs and Successors: A family saga that is rich in detail

November 09, 2023 • Belleville family • Family saga • J Mary Masters • Romance novel

The intrigue and misgivings of the landed gentry and the lives of those in the family dynasty always capture my attention. They live in a surreal bubble where money is no object and ensuring the right marriages are made to continue the bloodlines is paramount. Meet the Belleville family as the next generation emerges with gusto to find their place in the world among turmoil, accidents and love.

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'Highly recommended reading .... for those who appreciate quality Australian fiction.'

August 18, 2019 • 4 star review • Belleville family • J Mary Masters • Quality Australian fiction

Respected book blogger Theresa Smith has been generous in her praise of the Belleville series by J Mary Masters.

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4 **** star review for RETURN TO PRIOR PARK

July 25, 2019 • 4 star review • 4 stars • Belleville family • J Mary Masters • Romance novel

We're delighted that top Australian book blogger and reviewer Mrs B's has awarded 4 stars to Book 3 of the Belleville series, RETURN TO PRIOR PARK, by J Mary Masters.

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4 **** star review for TO LOVE, HONOUR AND BETRAY, Book 2 of the Belleville series

July 25, 2019 • 4 stars • Belleville family • Family saga • Romance novel

It was a warm welcome and an embracing homecoming as I returned to the fascinating lives of the Belleville family in J Mary Masters' second chapter of this Australian historical fiction series ...

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4 star review for Julia's Story by J Mary Masters

June 05, 2019 • 4 stars • Belleville family • Family saga • J Mary Masters • Julia's Story • Review • Romance novel

We're delighted that Julia's Story, the first of the Belleville novels, was recently awarded a 4 star out of 4 star review.

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