Pamela Haines Books

Stay alert to the ring of truth and reach for solid ground in all aspects of life.

The story of a girl who loses all those whom she loves most dearly and is forced to leave the Yorkshire moorland which is her home. A girl who is abused by a rape which leaves her feeling she can never love again or be loved.

When young parlormaid Sarah Donnelly saved the child of the aristocratic Ingham clan from drowning, she received the most enticing yet perilous of rewards. This lovely, unspoiled creature was elevated far beyond her station, educated to be a lady of the sort she had only admired from afar, and given in wedlock to wealthy, handsome Samuel Rawson, a gentleman who otherwise would never have noticed her. Only later did Sarah deiscover the price she had to pay. For now her destiny and those of her sons and Kate, the beautiful foundling who came into their lives, were inextricably linked with the proud and willful Inghams, whose lusts were law, and who mocked all morality as they took what they wanted and destroyed what they would...

The sparkling cascade of diamonds was designed to adorn the women who married into one of England's most prominent families - a symbol of the wealth and privilege enjoyed by the Firths of Yorkshire. Instead the magnificent necklace would come to burden the women who wore it, becoming for them am emblem of bondage and inherited tragedy. Three generations' lives and destinies are linked through blood and inheritance of this priceless heirloom. Lily Greene, star of the London stage, who in 1898 weds the enigmatic Sir Robert Firth, and for whom the Diamond Waterfall comes to symbolize a state of degradation and humiliation she never imagined possible. Her daughter Sylvia, who is married for her fabulous legacy and leads a life of love and torment. And Willow Gilmartin, who in the spring of 1945 removes the Diamond Waterfall from its bed of ivory satin - and at last claims a heritage that has for so long eluded others.

The narrative explores the vibrant tapestry of life in urban settings, highlighting the coexistence of joy and sorrow. Through various locations like crowded trolleys and community gardens, the story captures moments of hope and wonder alongside themes of heartache and loss, revealing the richness of human experience in neglected public spaces.

The collection of poems captures a series of profound encounters, inviting readers to experience real moments in time and space. Each piece reflects on interactions that extend from intimate settings like home and neighborhood to broader landscapes, connecting the local with the distant. The work emphasizes the interconnectedness of experiences, resonating from the ground beneath our feet to the vastness of the sky above.

Exploring the theme of connection and belonging, this poetry collection intricately weaves the imagery of a web throughout its verses. Each poem engages with this concept in diverse ways, reflecting the complexities of relationships and the human experience. The unifying thread invites readers to consider their own interconnectedness and the shared bonds that tie us together.

Navigate through the sacred, the impossible, and the unexpected in these hard- won reflections on parenting with humility, connection, resilience and joy.

Explore right relationship by showing up with ourselves, our communities, our values and our actions in a way that rings true.