As the clashes between the Houses of York and Lancaster cost the working families more and more in lives and taxes, a new era dawns in medieval England. The pressure is higher than ever to ensure a prosperous bloodline. Young Elizabeth Sheldyke discovers this truth when she is married off to the ageing and heirless master of the Heron estate, but as the years progress and her belly remains flat a seed of fear is planted in the young woman’s mind. Could she possibly be barren? When widowhood hits her earlier than most, Elizabeth is taken with the notion of restoring Heron to its former grandeur. But a deep and passionate love threatens her new found independence when John Kendal sweeps her away in a whirlwind of desire she has never experienced before. More anxious than ever to have a baby of her own the years fly past Elizabeth on the Heron estate; love grows, feuds break out, war rears its ugly head and her desperation reaches its climax… The Rich Earth is passionate historical romance set during the Wars of the Roses.

1501, Plymouth, Devon. Luke Kendal, the long awaited son of Elizabeth and John, grows up under the loving watch of his mother and step-father but soon he too must face his trials. Irresistibly drawn to the wild Isobel, he risks all in his secret rendezvous with her, almost sacrificing his young and innocent fiancée for the daughter of a suspected witch. Battling with himself he maintains the romance is only temporary but any easing of his conscience is shattered by the revelation that Isobel is with child. Luke Kendal must make a decision: desert Isobel and render his child a bastard, or defile the family honour. The judgement he makes will be called strong by some and weak by others but one thing is for certain – it brings with it terrible repercussions that threaten to destroy the family legacy … The Ravished Land continues the saga of the Kendal family as the Heron estate and the responsibilities that come with it are passed down to yet another generation. 'A natural story-teller' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of The Lunar Code. Pamela Oldfield was an exceptionally prolific author, producing more than 100 books – adventure and picture stories for children and historical fiction for adults. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

After the Storm continues the Heron saga with the death of King Edward VI and the succession of his half-sister, the Papist Mary. Hugo Kendal and his wife Margaret finally receive a royal pardon and are permitted at last to return to their beloved homeland. Most of the family feel nothing but joy at this change in fortune and warmly welcome the couple and the news that they are soon to become three. However, despite the smiles and laughter Hannah Kendal cannot help but dwell on the threat that Hugo might pose to her husband Simon’s position as Master of Heron. She is not alone; Luke, the father of Simon is acutely aware that Hugo, as his elder brother’s son could declare a more legitimate claim. To complicate matters further, Maria Lessor, a headstrong twelve year-old verging on womanhood, nurtures a secret love for Hugo and seems willing to stop at nothing to claim him as hers. This third instalment, After the Storm, is another passionate tale of the victories and sacrifices of family love. 'A natural story-teller' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of The Lunar Code. Pamela Oldfield was an exceptionally prolific author, producing more than 100 books – adventure and picture stories for children and historical fiction for adults.

1574, Devon. With Hugo and Maria finally wed and a strong line of Kendal heirs on their way, the Heron family have reached a prosperous point in their history. But when a deadly plague breaks out their happy existence is threatened and disaster creeps into the household when Alan Kendal’s wife, Harriet, is taken ill. With the Kendal heir now both wifeless and childless, Hugo and Maria insist upon arranging a new match. The beautiful Eloise sweeps into the family as the bride to be and immediately causes a stir. Thriving on the attention and unwilling to be tamed, Eloise captures the heart of both Allan and Martin Kendal sullying the relationship of the brothers. A bitter rivalry starts. As family tensions rise troubled times hit the Heron mines and everyone is on tenterhooks as disaster becomes imminent. 'White Water' is the fourth and final volume of the Heron Saga, following 'The Rich Earth', 'This Ravished Land', and 'After the Storm'. Praise for Pamela Oldfield: 'A natural story-teller' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'. Pamela Oldfield, was an exceptionally prolific author, producing more than 100 books – adventure and picture stories for children and historical fiction for adults. Born a Londoner, she settled later in the Kent countryside. Her books have been translated into seven different languages. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

Vinnie Harris was five when she arrived at the hop-gardens in Kent with her mother and siblings. Her father had left them to fend for themselves and the hop-gardens were their only hope. Tragically, Vinnie’s mother dies and she is adopted by one of the local families and is separated from her siblings. In the company of her friends Eva and Julian and with a good carer, Vinnie grows up in a idyllic world. Thriving and beautiful, she soon falls prey to the local shopkeepers son. Moving into adolescence touches on emotions Vinnie is unfamiliar with and love and passion intertwine devastatingly for her. With the repercussions threatening to destroy her life, Vinnie is condemned to return to the slums of her former life … ‘Green Harvest’ is a beautifully moving rural romance. Pamela Oldfield was an exceptionally prolific author, producing more than 100 books – adventure and picture stories for children and historical fiction for adults. She is perhaps best known for the historical romance ‘The Rich Earth’. Born a Londoner, she now enjoys life in the Kent countryside. Her books have been translated into seven different languages. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.

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As the dark shadows lengthen over a country in turmoil, The Gilded Land continues the saga of the Kendal family. Luke's infatuation with Isobel ends in a secret marriage, but when he abandons her he brings a fatal curse upon the family he can never escape. Even when he marries the gentle Alison, Luke's life is filled with tragedy. Alison Kendal has always sensed a melancholy in her husband's manner, and his disturbed and mysterious disappearances only increase with the years. She meets up with the strange Isobel and is entranced. The secret can be kept no longer as the final tragic blow falls on all that both Luke and Alison hold dear...

Maria Kendall had known that she wanted Hugo of Heron as her husband since she was 11 and prayed nightly for his return, wishing ill health on his wife. After the shocking death of his wife, Hugo is married to his cousin Hannah. But stuck in a loveless marriage, his thoughts soon turn to Maria.

Devon, 1574. With Queen Elizabeth firmly on the throne and Maria now married to her beloved Hugo Kendal, all seems calm at Heron. But the plague is to strike at the core of their happiness when it claims gentle Harriet, wife of the Kendal heir, Allan. Despite Allan's great grief, a new mistress for Heron must be found. But with the arrival of Eloise Ballantyne—beautiful, arrogant, wilful—a bitter rivalry ensues. For while Allan craves her affection, she wants only his inheritance, and looks to his younger brother, Martin, for love...