"A sublime tale. .

. Leona Francombe has penned a mystery that intrigues the soul wanderer within us.

" - Reedsy Discovery"Mesmerizing. .

. superbly crafted.

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- The Independent Review of Books"An exciting and deeply moving story. " - NetGalleyAncestry.

Myth. Revelation.

How far can you reach into the past?The ancient Ardennes Forest holds more than just the beauty of nature for Charles Fontaine. When he returns to this land of sinuous rivers and lonely ridges to sell his ancestral domain, he stumbles upon a twelfth-century legend woven into the complex tapestry of his heritage.

Driven by unresolved questions, Charles delves into the tale of a local seeress, Arda, a centuries-old story intertwining Christianity, paganism and a battle for identity. With the help of a famous medievalist and an enigmatic woman from his youth, Charles draws ever closer to the truth of this legend and its stunning historical revelation.

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and to his own buried self. The Heron Legacy is a gripping mystery set against the mystical backdrop of the Belgian Ardennes.

If you love compelling family histories, otherworldly intrigue and rich, atmospheric settings, you’ll be captivated by Leona Francombe's immersive storytelling. From the author of The Universe in 3/4 Time: A Novel of Old Europe, shortlisted for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize.

Praise for The Heron Legacy:"Engaging, very descriptive, and even musical at times. A book I could not put down.

It's a masterpiece. " - LibraryThing"I'm sure that anyone who enjoys history and suspenseful mysteries will enjoy this book.

I really didn't want it to end! It's a fabulous book!" - BookSirens"With beautiful prose Leona Francombe takes us into nature and its fascinations, which becomes an important background to the story and the legend itself. The search for the truth of the legend is thrilling and borders on magic.

" - The Content ReaderFrom Goodreads:"It's been some time since I have enjoyed a book so thoroughly. .

. mystery, suspense, love interest, flights of fantasy, all populated by flawed heroes, manipulative villains, and enigmatic women.

What an enjoyable journey!""The author writes beautifully, her descriptive flow made this book a pleasure to read. ""The novel has a dreamy, romantic quality and reminded me of The Da Vinci Code as Charles delves into the local legend of the White Heron and how his family history is interwoven with this.

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""Kept me on the edge of my seat! Brava!""The author is exceptionally skilled at storytelling - keeping a consistent pace, introducing new characters and bombshell information at just the right time, and crafting an ending that wraps up all the loose ends. ".