Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss Series

The Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss book series by C.A. Portnellus includes books Prelude to War, Legends of War, The Road Home, and several more. See the complete Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.

About the Author

Author C.A. Portnellus enjoys the creative arts: theater costuming, being a novelist, poet, a musician, a painter/graphic artist, and cooking. These artistic traits bring passion to enrich my storytelling with vivid sensory experiences and emotional impact. An admiring critter lover—animals play numerous roles in the stories. An avid historian and bibliophile, I employ unique timelines woven with authentic details and heartfelt character portrayals to transport readers to a bygone era while making them feel a part of the characters’ lives and struggles…

A curse looms over the French-Louisiane La Barre family, plaguing each of their third sons. To end this generational curse—if three consecutive generations of third sons can prove themselves to be righteous, generous, and virtuous, the curse will be shattered forever. This curse has been upon them since the late 1600s in France, and over three hundred years later, the La Barre men are still in its thrall. Through the first three books in the series, the family has placed their expectations on the last of the current third sons, Barton Barre. Barton remains a genuine third son—attractive, inexplicably fortunate, though unruly, driven by both avarice and conceit, which renders him a threat. Barton has the inherent ability to become the greatest and break the family’s jinx.
For those third sons, their legacy has brought ruin or success to their families and selves, and their fortunes have been destroyed or redeemed.

Like the resurrected Phoenix, some will rise from the ashes of despair to heights of fame, wealth, and love. But, for every achievement or failure, there is a price to pay, and a domino effect cascading through the family and friends is still felt for generations later throughout this book series.
The La Barre family’s motto, “Nous sommes contre les ventes”—“We are against the winds” reflects their determination to face challenges and transform their destiny. For Barton Barre and the often fortunate third sons (his grandfather, François, and his father, Richard), this is a critical motto for life and success.
Love takes center stage in these books, exploring personal growth, coming-of-age romance, rediscovered love, family connections, and the power of friendship.
So come take the journey with the generations of the La Barre family and their friends: it is sweet and tart like a lemon meringue pie but a wild Texas twister’s ride. “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!”

Author’s Books

Prelude to War: Book 1 Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

Legends of War: Book 2 Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

The Road Home: Book 3 Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

Things of the Earth: Book 4 Part I Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

Things of the Earth: Book 4 Part II Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss

Shiver in the Dark: A Collection of Eerie Tales & Novellas

What Readers Say About the Books

“ Barton Barre ”

“He is by far the most refreshing character here: unruly gutsy, and disgusted with his family …”

-Kirkus Reviews

“ Legends of War ”

“The book has drawn me forward with anticipation and reward. A good read. Thank you so much.”

Reader- JRF, London, England

“ The Road Home ”

“Charming. Real. Cultured Elise is beautiful and Barton is a rogue and driven obsessively to succeed. He quickly puts his war-time heroics to the side to attain all he desires.”

Reader-S.

Blogs

April is National Poetry Month‹ Garden of Bliss Books

I love poetry. My first book was Robert L. Stevenson’s, A Child’s Garden of Verses, and I was instantly hooked…

Bread of Life

Bread comes in many forms, from flat almost tasteless crisps, manna, leftsa, matzoh, pita, tortillas, crepes, latkes, naan, pan, foccacia, rye, sourdough, to dense dark heavy loaves,

Hiatus and Keeping Busy!

Well readers and fans, please excuse the small delay in writing here again. I have once again, far too many irons in the fire and some days they all go up in flames!

C. A. Portnellus