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.
The series title Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss reflects how easily one can become a warrior, forgetting peaceful ways. The sparrows embody innocence and live in harmony, while the Ravens and Crows depict Greed and War, wreaking havoc, and destruction. Disputes fueled by deception, envy, and greed can escalate quickly, evolving from minor disagreements into breaking of relationships, enmity, and global conflicts.
The title also suggests how easily we might ruin our idyllic lives, (the Garden of Bliss). Comparing our ancient myths, legends, and religions wherein the ‘First Man and First Woman’ beguiled to sin, ruined the perfect world created for them. So, it is with the La Barre family’s Phoenix curse set upon their third sons. All may succeed in creative and fabulous ways or by their sins fail and combust. Vanity, Avarice, Lust, Thievery, and Deceit torment these special sons. But beware their actions and consequences can last generations.
The La Barre family’s motto defines their lifestyle, “Nous sommes contre les ventes”— “We fly against the winds.” With honor, love, loyalty, strength, and perseverance, they can rise like the Phoenix from the ashes of their ruin. Enter Barton Carl Barre, the last third son of three generations of lucky sons. The family hopes that Barton will uphold his family’s legacy through honorable actions and bring their curse to an end.
Book 1: Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss
Book 2: Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss
Book 3: Sparrow Wars in the Garden of Bliss
Book 4 Part-I: Wars in the Garden of Bliss
Book 4 Part-II: Wars in the Garden of Bliss
A collection of Eerie Tales & Novellas
"Prelude to War’ is the first book in the historical fiction saga of the La Barre family..."
"Great character development, and the descriptions set you right in the environment with the characters in the story."
"He [Barton] is by far the most refreshing character here: unruly gutsy, and disgusted with his family …"
"The book has drawn me forward with anticipation and reward. A good read. Thank you so much"
"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."
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