From Kingdom to Colony

In a sweeping tale that begins with the Norman conquest and the roll of Battle Abbey, the story traces the proud Devereux line through centuries of English history. From the stone‑faced keep of Bromwich Castle, surrounded by ancient oaks and a tranquil moat, the narrative paints a vivid picture of a world where lords still ruled their own domains. The early chapters set the stage for a family caught between the fading glory of feudal power and the restless promise of new horizons.

At the heart of the present moment sits Anne, the seventeen‑year‑old wife of Sir Walter’s youngest son, who studies an illuminated volume of far‑off voyages while the hunt returns to the courtyard. The vivid illustration of an Indian chief awakens in her both awe and an unfamiliar dread, hinting at the unknown lands that lie across the ocean. As her husband rides up to meet her, the couple stands on the brink of a journey that will carry the Devereux name from an English kingdom to a fledgling colony.