Serafina and the Splintered Heart
Serafina and the Splintered Heart is an American historical fiction, fantasy novel written by Robert Beatty and published in 2017. It is the third novel in the "Serafina Series" and follows "Serafina and the Twisted Staff". Serafina, Chief Rat Catcher and protector of the Biltmore Estate, encounters a strange and unnatural force which threatens Biltmore with wicked storms and violent floods. While fiercely fighting a battle that seems impossible, Serafina also faces questions about the value of true friendship and the power of forgiveness. "Serafina and the Splintered Heart" was published on July 4th, 2017  by Disney Hyperion. The release of the third book put the "Serafina Series" on the New York Times Best Selling Children's Series list. "Serafina and the Splintered Heart" is preceded by "Serafina and the Black Cloak" and "Serafina and the Twisted Staff". A fourth book in the series, titled "Serafina and the Seven Stars" was published in Summer 2019.