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A Woman of Substance (The Harte Family Saga, Book 1)

By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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 The unputdownable multi-million copy bestseller charting the rags to riches story of Emma Harte.

A WOMAN'S AMBITION…

In the brooding moors above a humble Yorkshire village stood Fairley Hall. There, Emma Harte, its oppressed but resourceful servant girl, acquired a shrewd determination. There, she honed her skills, discovered the meaning of treachery, learned to survive, to become a woman, and vowed to make her mark on the world.

A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME…

In the wake of tragedy she rose from poverty to magnificent wealth as the iron-willed force behind a thriving international enterprise. As one of the richest women in the world Emma Harte has almost everything she fought so hard to achieve-save for the dream of love, and for the passion of the one man she could never have.

A DREAM FULFILLED-AND AVENGED.

Through two marriages, two devastating wars, and generations of secrets, Emma's unparalleled success has come with a price. As greed, envy, and revenge consume those closest to her, the brilliant matriarch now finds herself poised to outwit her enemies, and to face the betrayals of the past with the same ingenious resolve that forged her empire.

 20th Century Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Feel-Good

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Critic reviews

‘An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion.’
New York Times

‘A mighty saga. Little has been so riveting since Gone With the Wind’ Evening News

‘A long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th-century history.’
Los Angeles Times

‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns’ Guardian

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The story was captivating from the beginning to the end. I could not put it down for long, I was anticipating the next chapter but was unable to predict it, just love it.

This book is an excellent read

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l loved this book when I first read it 30+ years ago. Still an excellent story and beautifully narrated.

A modern day Classic

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Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel. Barbara Taylor Bradford brought the characters to life and I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want it to end

Fantastic novel

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I read this book many years ago and followed it with the series of books. I found the book a brilliant read and also listening to the book just as good.

A woman of substance

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Absolutely loved this; I first read it when I was around 18yrs of age - and again many years' later I have just finished the Audible version; a fully encompassing and breathtaking novel by an extremely talented author ❤️❤️❤️

Phenomenal

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