King Richard III
The Lodestar chronicles the events of King Richard III, and the Princes in the Tower.
King Richard III, formerly Duke of Gloucester, gained the throne of England from his nephew, Edward V.
Princes in the Tower
Prince Rupert
The Moon in the Water and Chains of Fate take readers through England's Civil War, 1642- 1651. The Heron family have many acquaintances, including Prince Rupert, and James Graham, the Marquis of Montrose
Prince Rupert was appointed to lead the Royalist Calvary during England's Civil War. He fought at the battle of Edge Hill.
Marquis of Montrose
John Wilmot,
Earl of Rochester
Alathea brings to life the characters of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, and female artist, Mary Beale.
John Wilmot was a notorious member of King Charles II's court, and was well known for his satirical poems and political lampoons, as well as his promiscuity.
Mary Beale
King Charles II
Wintercombe and Herald of Joy bring Somerset England to life. Young Charles, son of King Charles I, visits Wintercombe during the war.
A Falling Star follows Protestant James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, and his attempt to overthrow Catholic King James II.
James Scott
1st Duke of Monmouth
In her first book, The Moon in the Water,
Pamela contributes one of her own poems.
I have copied it here, from the book.
"What is reality, and who's to tell
The difference 'twixt that and thought's wild flight?
The moon, that in the darken'd water dwells,
Is't that which danceth in the sky by night?
And does the Unicorn exist? And where
On this wide earth are Dragons to be found?
I know in truth they do not linger here,
Yet still my heart can catch their distant sound.
For what am I, if all the life I have
Is made of cold reality, not dreams?
I am worth nothing if I do not crave
The glory of imagination's schemes.
And so, you sceptic stranger, do not dare
To prick illusion's bubble, for 'tis rare."