''Serafina and the Splintered Heart'' is an American

historical fiction Historical fiction is a literary genre in which a fictional plot takes place in the Setting (narrative), setting of particular real past events, historical events. Although the term is commonly used as a synonym for historical fiction literatur ...

fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction that involves supernatural or Magic (supernatural), magical elements, often including Fictional universe, imaginary places and Legendary creature, creatures. The genre's roots lie in oral traditions, ...

novel written by

Robert Beatty Robert Rutherford Beatty (19 October 1909 – 3 March 1992) was a Canadian actor who worked in film, television and radio for most of his career and was especially known in the UK. Early years Beatty was born in Hamilton, Ontario, the son of ...

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 Biltmore Estate is a historic house museum and tourist attraction in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The main residence, Biltmore House (or Biltmore Mansion), is a Châteauesque-style mansion built for George Washington Vanderbilt II ...

, 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 4, 2017
Kirkus Reviews. July 15th, 2017. Retrieved 2019-1-25. by Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Hyperion. The release of the third book put the ''Serafina Series'' on the New York Times Best Selling Children's Series list.
New York Times. July 23, 2017. Retrieved 2019-1-25. ''Serafina and the Splintered Heart'' is preceded by ''

Serafina and the Black Cloak ''Serafina and the Black Cloak'' is a 2015 American literature, American historical fiction and fantasy literature, fantasy novel written by Robert Beatty (author), Robert Beatty. It is the first novel in the ''Serafina Series'' and the prequel to ...

'' and '' Serafina and the Twisted Staff''. A fourth book in the series, titled ''Serafina and the Seven Stars'' was published in Summer 2019.
FictionDB. Retrieved 2019-1-23

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American children's novels 2017 American novels American historical novels Children's books set in North Carolina Novels set in North Carolina Children's historical novels Disney-Hyperion books {{2010s-child-hist-novel-stub