The Broken Realm
and more
THE SAGA OF CRIMSON & CLOVER
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The House of Crimson and Clover Series
The Storm and the Darkness
Shattered
The Illusions of Eventide
Bound
Midnight Dynasty
Asunder
Empire of Shadows
Myths of Midwinter
The Hinterland Veil
The Secrets Amongst the Cypress
Within the Garden of Twilight
House of Dusk, House of Dawn
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Midnight Dynasty Series
A Tempest of Discovery
A Storm of Revelations
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The Seven Series
1970
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1980
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Vampires of the Merovingi Series
The Island
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Crimson & Clover Lagniappes (Bonus Stories)
Lagniappes are standalone stories that can be read in any order.
St. Charles at Dusk: The Story of Oz and Adrienne
Flourish: The Story of Anne Fontaine
Surrender: The Story of Oz and Ana
Shame: The Story of Jonathan St. Andrews
Fire & Ice: The Story of Remy & Fleur
Dark Blessing: The Landry Triplets
Pandora's Box: The Story of Jasper & Pandora
The Menagerie: Oriana’s Den of Iniquities
A Band of Heather: The Story of Colleen and Noah
The Ephemeral: The Story of Autumn & Gabriel
Banshee: The Story of Giselle Deschanel
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The Family
Deschanel Family (Line of August)
The Deschanel (pronounced Day-shah-nell) family are the line of heirs of the great Charles Deschanel of France, who settled the Deschanel dynasty in Louisiana in 1844. All current day descendants of this original Charles are either of the line of August or Blanche. Deschanels are of the line of August, and all others (Fontenots, Broussards, Guidrys, etc.) come from Blanche. August, with his wife “Irish” Colleen Brady, had seven children: Charles, Augustus, Colleen, Madeline, Evangeline, Maureen, and Elizabeth. Madeline, their fourth child, tragically passed in an automobile accident on Christmas morning, 1970.
Irish Colleen was August’s second wife. His first, Eliza, he married for love, but she was unable to bear children and eventually passed away from cancer.
The rights of inheritance of the Deschanels follow the tradition of the eldest son, so Charles, son of August, is the current heir.
August (1905-1961) & “Irish” Colleen Brady (1932-)
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Charles b. 1950
Augustus b. 1951
Colleen b. 1952
Madeline b. 1953
Evangeline b. 1954
Maureen b. 1956
Elizabeth b. 1959
Deschanel-Broussard Family (Line of Blanche)
The Deschanel-Broussard family (pronounced Brew-sard), are cousins of the Deschanel family, equal in wealth and prestige. Where the Deschanels are descendants of the line of August, the Broussards are descendants of the line of Blanche. Claudius Broussard is Blanche’s third husband, and the children from this union are considered her most favored. She also has a son by her second husband, Johnson Guidry, but her relationship with Pierce is fractured.
Blanche did not have children by her first husband, Ellis Kenner. Both Ellis Kenner and Johnson Guidry died of “mysterious circumstances.”
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Blanche Deschanel (b. 1906) & Johnson Guidry (1890-1930)
Pierce b. 1926
& Claudius Broussard (b. 1900)
Eugenia b. 1940
Pierce b. 1926
Cassius b. 1942
Wyatt (1943-1955)
Noble (1944-1955)
Guidry Family (Line of Blanche)
The Guidry family are those descended from Pierce Guidry, first son of Blanche Deschanel-Broussard. Although the first son is the heir on the Deschanel side, Blanche does not recognize Pierce as her heir. Instead, she sees her second child and eldest daughter, Eugenia Fontenot, as her heir. Pierce represents his line of the family as one of the seven Deschanel Magi Collective Council. His two daughters, Pansy and Kitty, are also on the Council.
Of Pierce’s children, only Pansy, so far, is married.
The Guidrys, for no reason other than Blanche’s disdain for her second husband, Johnson, are considered the black sheep of the clan.
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Pierce Guidry (b. 1926) & Winnifred Babin (b. 1926)
Pansy b. 1949 (m. Placide Lafont b. 1945)
Alton b. 1950
Kitty b. 1954
Fontenot Family (Line of Blanche)
The Fontenot family are those descended from Eugenia Broussard-Fontenot, second daughter of Blanche Deschanel-Broussard. Although Eugenia is a second child, and a daughter to boot, Blanche recognizes Eugenia as her heir. Eugenia is married to Wallace Fontenot, and they have three sons. Eugenia represents her line of the family as one of the seven Deschanel Magi Collective Council.
The Fontenots are well-respected in the community, with a similar prestige as their Deschanel cousins.
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Eugenia Broussard (b. 1940) & Wallace Fontenot (b. 1939)
Luther b. 1962
Llewellyn b. 1963
Lowell b. 1964
Broussard Family (Line of Blanche)
The Broussard family are those descended from Cassius, third child and second son of Blanche Deschanel-Broussard. Cassius is married to Helene Barrow, and they have two children, a son and a daughter. Cassius represents his line of the family as one of the seven Deschanel Magi Collective Council.
The Broussards, like the Fontenots, are well-respected in the community, with a similar prestige as their Deschanel cousins.
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Cassius Broussard (b. 1942) & Helene Barrow (b. 1944)
Jasper b. 1963
Imogen b. 1965
Sullivan Family
The Sullivans are one of the oldest and most trusted families in New Orleans. A family of attorneys, a majority of Sullivans, most notably males until recently, join the family law firm, Sullivan & Associates, which has been a New Orleans staple since 1839. The family came up through the ranks, by their bootstraps, with humble beginnings as Irish immigrant laborers. The Sullivans are both the attorneys and friends of the Deschanel Family. Like the Deschanels, the designation of heir follows the eldest son, and so Colin Sullivan Sr. is considered the head of the family. His father, Patrick, still lives, but in quiet retirement.
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Colin Sullivan Sr. (b. 1932) & Josephine Bartleby (b. 1931)
Colin Sullivan Jr. b. 1950
Rory Sullivan b. 1952
Patrick Sullivan b. 1953
Chelsea Sullivan b. 1956
Sullivan & Associates
Sullivan & Associates is a family-owned law firm, and one of the oldest and most trusted in New Orleans, founded in 1839 by Aidan Sullivan. Comprised mostly of Sullivans, the firm is considered something of a birthright for any Sullivans looking to go into law. They have represented the Deschanel interests for over a century. Charles Deschanel’s best friend, Colin Sullivan Jr., as well as Colin’s two brothers, Rory and Patrick, all plan to join the family firm one day. Colin Sullivan Sr. is the current Senior Partner, following the retirement of his father, Patrick. Colin Sr. and his brothers, Jerome and Jamie, are the figureheads of the firm.
Homes & Properties
Oak Haven
The old Victorian mansion Irish Colleen and seven used to live in, on Chestnut and Sixth in the Garden District, just beyond Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. Although there are larger (Magnolia Grace) and more storied (Ophélie) homes in the f
amily possession, August Deschanel chose this particular property to raise his family in with the thought of giving them a more “normal” upbringing than he had.
The Gardens
The colossal mansion of Ophelia Deschanel at Jackson Ave., taking up an entire square block between Coliseum and Prytania in the Garden District. The Gardens also houses the cavernous chambers where the Deschanel Magi Collective and the Collective Council meet to discuss family business. The architectural style of the estate is Italianate, and the most notable feature is the extensive, exotic garden wrapping around the property, shielding the home from outside view. This house will be inherited by the future Deschanel Magi Collective Magistrate.
Ophélie
A large plantation and surrounding lands purchased by Charles Deschanel I, built in 1844, and currently occupied intermittently by the Deschanel family. Charles will inherit the property as the heir to the estate. Located near Vacherie, an hour west of New Orleans, the Greek Revival ivory mansion on the Mississippi River is secluded from the road by gates and foliage. The estate has forty-five rooms and large ornate gardens, as well as two hundred outbuildings from when the property was a working plantation.
Magnolia Grace
A beautiful, traditional Greek Revival mansion in the Garden District that once belonged to Fitz Deschanel (the second son of Charles I), and has ever since been passed down through the second sons. Augustus Deschanel inherited this property, which is located on Prytania, near Eighth.
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Deschanel Media Group
The brainchild of Augustus Deschanel, who had dreamed of starting his own company since he was a young boy. The company’s vision is a magazine for locals, which both catered to the elites but also offered an opportunity for aspiring writers to get their short stories published and in front of potential patrons.
Femme Forte
A sprawling Northshore mansion along Lake Pontchartrain, considered the birthright of Blanche and her descendants. The property will be inherited by Eugenia Fontenot, her favorite child.
Weatherly Estate
The vast, columned Uptown home of Daniel Weatherly Sr., gifted for his patronage of Tulane. His son, Dan Jr., is a good friend of Charles Deschanel. The estate is located near the sister universities of Tulane and Loyola, by the Ursuline’s Academy.
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Bonus Content
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About the Author
Sarah is the USA Today and International Bestselling Author of contemporary and epic fantasy.
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An unabashed geek, Sarah enjoys studying subjects like the Plantagenet and Ptolemaic dynasties, and settling debates on provocative Tolkien topics such as why the Great Eagles are not Gandalf's personal taxi service. Passionate about travel, Sarah has visited over twenty countries collecting sparks of inspiration (though New Orleans is where her heart rests). She's a self-professed expert at crafting original songs to sing to her very patient pets, and a seasoned professional at finding ways to humiliate herself (bonus points if it happens in public). When at home in Pennsylvania, her husband and best friend, James, is very kind about indulging her love of fast German cars and expensive lattes.
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