Synopses & Reviews
From the blockbuster bestselling author comes the dramatic conclusion to the saga that began with Emma Harte and A Woman of Substance
. Four women at a crossroads. A family in crisis. And an enemy planning for a long-awaited chance at revenge. Who will have their just rewards?
Linnet O'Neill, great-granddaughter of Emma Harte, finds herself following in the footsteps of the original woman of substance as she battles to modernize the family business. Returning from her honeymoon full of fresh ideas for bringing the Harte empire into the new century, Linnet locks horns with her mother, Paula, in a battle about the future...
Tessa Fairley is ready to start a new life after an acrimonious divorce--which might include rivaling her sister Linnet for the top spot in the Harte business.
India Standish, who is planning her own glamorous summer wedding in Ireland, is thrown off balance when her fiancé's daughter Atlanta comes to live with them--closely followed by his unstable ex-girlfriend, intent on trouble.
Evan Hughes, their American cousin, unwittingly brings an enemy into their midst. But Evan's sister Angharad, who tries to infiltrate the quartet of young women, meets Jonathan Ainsley, the deadly enemy of the Hartes.
Together, they find themselves in a web of vengeance whereby no Harte is safe.
"Ambitious...engrossing...the plot is equal parts evil, rivalry, and romance."
--Washington Post Book World
"Bradford's characters are so real, readers clamor to know them better."
-USA Today Weekend Magazine
Review
“Ambitious…engrossing…the plot is equal parts evil, rivalry, and romance.”--
Washington Post Book World
“Bradfords characters are so real, readers clamor to know them better.”
-USA Today Weekend Magazine "Bradford's latest is a truly remarkable conclusion to her beloved Harte family saga. The characters' lives intertwine to create a riveting and intense plot. Not many novels have the ability to completely immerse the reader, but this one draws you into the story from the very first page."--RT Book Reviews "Fans of Bradford will be delighted to reacquaint themselves with tried-and-true favorites from her previous novels."--Bookreporter.com PRAISE FOR BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD AND HER NOVELS
“The Harte saga is as much a force of nature as a work of fiction…the issues at stake still compel readers after 25 years. Bradford understood early on readers hunger for depictions of women who are strong and powerful and whose values embrace family. A quarter-century ago, Emma Harte crossed the no-womans-land that once divided family and business, and now generations of readers consider her a role model in their own lives.”--The Washington Post
UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS
“Bradford gives her readers more of what she does best—strong, savvy female protagonists who relentlessly pursue great destinies, characters much like the author herself…well-written and full of emotion…completely riveting…the plot, while always complex, has suspenseful moments to keep the pace sharp…good reading…Unexpected Blessings clearly shows why Bradford is still the premier writer of family sagas.”—Miami New Times
“The exploits and adventures of Bradfords indomitable heroines continue to make for lusty escapist fiction in this robust fifth novel in the series.”—Publishers Weekly
“The enduring theme of family loyalty ennobles the Harte family saga and raises it to a heartwarming crescendo that longtime fans will appreciate. New readers will relish it as well.”
—Book Page
EMMAS SECRET
“Readers who loved A Woman of Substance will enjoy Emmas Secret.”—Denver Post
“In her 19th novel, the grande dame of mass-market fiction revisits her first heroine—the indomitable Emma Harte.”—New York Daily News
“So many of us turn to novels like Barbara Taylor Bradfords latest, Emmas Secret for our daily dose of amour.”—Womans Day Magazine
“Promises to tantalize, mesmerize, and titillate readers of all ages. It has all the Bradford touches: strong and swift plot, hints of secrets about to be revealed…spellbinding… destined to fly off booksellers racks and be passed around many book clubs. It is a darn good read.”—Roanoke Times
“It will be…appreciated by those with an irresistible desire to follow the further adventures of the Harte clan.”-Publishers Weekly
“Bradfords characters are so real, readers clamor to know them better.”
-USA Today Weekend Magazine
“[An] original story with new energy. Emma Harte is one of those characters whom we never want to leave behind, and thank goodness Bradford has brought her back to us with a story worthy of this truly remarkable woman.”-RT BOOKclub Magazine, “Top Pick”
A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE
“An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death, and passion.”—The New York Times
“A long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th century history.”--Los Angeles Times
“A wonderfully entertaining novel.”—Denver Post
VOICE OF THE HEART
Voice of the Heart is the sort of book I cannot resist, indeed I pray to find.”
--The Washington Times Magazine
“It really keeps you turning the pages, wondering just why it is that two beautiful women who were once great friends are now sworn enemies.”--The Daily Express (UK)
“A rare treat. We guarantee you will laugh and cry with the characters and that you wont be able to put it down.”--Literary Guild Magazine
“Meant to be read in a peignoir on a chase lounge whist nibbling scented chocolates.”--Cosmopolitan
“A rich tapestry of love and romance. The surprise ending is both poignant and fitting.”--San Diego Union
“Barbara Taylor Bradford is back with a new, vibrantly characterized leading lady and a glimpse into the dazzling world of the rich and powerful…[A] richly woven tale.”—Working Woman
“It is easy to want every item Bradford catalogues, easy to imagine wearing it, eating and drinking it, driving it, smelling like it…The geography of Voice of the Heart takes a reader to all the right places.”—Los Angeles Times
“A captivating work filled with glamour, intrigue and ironic reversal…Richly textured, highly entertaining.”—Booklist
“Engrossing…Stunning.”—Pittsburgh Press
HOLD THE DREAM
“Readers who shared the trials and tribulations, and successes of the indomitable Emma Harte in A Woman of Substance will find this sequel equally engrossing. Attractive, intelligent, and capable, Paula McGill Fairley proves a worthy successor to her grandmothers domain.”—Booklist
“Another instant bestseller. The men and woman are all gorgeous, rich, well-dressed. There are luxurious descriptions in this perfect page-turner.”—Philadelphia Inquirer
“A deeply involving story of women of power and wealth and substance.”—Publishers Weekly
“Fascinating.”—Houston Chronicle
“A sweeping saga full of passion and intrigue…a gripping read.”--Hello Magazine
“A vibrantly characterized leading lady and a glimpse at the dazzling world of the rich and powerful. A richly woven tale.”--Working Woman
“Barbara Taylor Bradford is the storyteller of substance.”--The Times (London)
TO BE THE BEST
“A novel for everyone…A satisfying, lushly detailed saga.”—Rave Reviews
“A compulsive read.”--The Daily Mail (London)
“Will keep you up till all hours reading just one more chapter before you can bear to turn out the bedside light.”--Prima Magazine
ACT OF WILL
“A master storyteller and character builder, Ms. Bradford again crafts another reader-holder novel…Act of Will is another winner.”—The Pittsburgh Press
“Pure gold-certain to be a runaway bestseller.”--Cosmopolitan
“This novel continues the Bradford tradition of spirited romances peopled with memorable, self made women…fetching.”—Booklist
Synopsis
From the blockbuster bestselling author comes the dramatic conclusion to the saga that began with Emma Harte and A Woman of Substance
. Four women at a crossroads. A family in crisis. And an enemy planning for a long-awaited chance at revenge. Who will have their just rewards?
Linnet O'Neill, great-granddaughter of Emma Harte, finds herself following in the footsteps of the original woman of substance as she battles to modernize the family business. Returning from her honeymoon full of fresh ideas for bringing the Harte empire into the new century, Linnet locks horns with her mother, Paula, in a battle about the future...
Tessa Fairley is ready to start a new life after an acrimonious divorce--which might include rivaling her sister Linnet for the top spot in the Harte business.
India Standish, who is planning her own glamorous summer wedding in Ireland, is thrown off balance when her fianc's daughter Atlanta comes to live with them--closely followed by his unstable ex-girlfriend, intent on trouble.
Evan Hughes, their American cousin, unwittingly brings an enemy into their midst. But Evan's sister Angharad, who tries to infiltrate the quartet of young women, meets Jonathan Ainsley, the deadly enemy of the Hartes.
Together, they find themselves in a web of vengeance whereby no Harte is safe.
"Ambitious'engrossing'the plot is equal parts evil, rivalry, and romance."
--Washington Post Book World
"Bradford's characters are so real, readers clamor to know them better."
-USA Today Weekend Magazine
Synopsis
Linnet O'Neill, great-granddaughter of Emma Harte, finds herself following in the footsteps of the original woman of substance as she battles to modernize the family business. Returning from her honeymoon full of fresh ideas for bringing the Harte empire into the new century, Linnet locks horns with her mother, Paula, in a battle about the future...
Tessa Fairley is ready to start a new life after an acrimonious divorce--which might include rivaling her sister Linnet for the top spot in the Harte business.
India Standish, who is planning her own glamorous summer wedding in Ireland, is thrown off balance when her fiancé's daughter Atlanta comes to live with them--closely followed by his unstable ex-girlfriend, intent on trouble.
Evan Hughes, their American cousin, unwittingly brings an enemy into their midst. But Evan's sister Angharad, who tries to infiltrate the quartet of young women, meets Jonathan Ainsley, the deadly enemy of the Hartes. Together, they find themselves in a web of vengeance whereby no Harte is safe.
About the Author
Barbara Taylor Bradford is the author of 25 bestselling novels, including Playing the Game, Breaking the Rules, and The Ravenscar Dynasty. She was born in Leeds, England, and from an early age, she was a voracious reader: at age 12, she had already read all of Dickens and the Brontë sisters. By the age of twenty, she was an editor and columnist on Fleet Street. She published her first novel, A Woman of Substance, in 1979, and it has become an enduring bestseller. Barbara Taylor Bradfords books are published in over 90 countries in 40 languages, with sales figures in excess of 82 million. Ten of her novels have been adapted into television mini-series starring actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Deborah Kerr and Elizabeth Hurley. She has been inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America, and in June of 2007, Barbara was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to Literature. She lives in New York City with her husband, television producer Robert Bradford, to whom all her novels are dedicated, and their Bichon Frise dogs, who sit under her desk while she writes.