The final part of Hugh Walpole's The Herries Chronicle prequel, this historical romance novel completes the family saga. First published in 1944, the final book in The Herries Chronicles series aims to bring the period drama to a close. Although the author, Hugh Walpole, passed away before completing the novel, the historical romance ties the saga together. Katherine Christian has been republished by Read & Co. Books, and should not be missed by lovers of The Herries Chronicles .