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A Woman of Substance

By Barbara Taylor Bradford
Series: The Harte Family Saga
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A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford tells the inspiring story of Emma Harte, a determined young woman who rises from humble beginnings to build a vast business empire. Set against a backdrop of family drama and personal struggles, the novel weaves romance and ambition into a tale of resilience and success. Emma's journey through life illustrates her strength and ambition as she navigates the challenges of her era.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic sagas filled with romance, ambition, and perseverance. Spanning several decades, it beautifully captures the journey of a determined young woman who rises to power against all odds. You'll find yourself captivated by the intricacies of love, family, and fierce self-determination in the backdrop of a richly woven narrative.

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The unputdownable multi-million copy bestseller charting the rags to riches story of Emma Harte

The bestselling, unforgettable epic family saga of drama, betrayal and revenge

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The unputdownable multi-million copy bestseller charting the rags to riches story of Emma Harte.

In 1905, a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall. Emma Harte is sixteen, single, and pregnant.

By 1968, she is one of the richest women in the world, ruler of a business empire stretching from Yorkshire to the glittering cities of America and the rugged vastness of Australia. But what is the price she has paid?

A Woman of Substance is as impossible to put down as it is to forget. This multi-million copy bestseller is truly a novel of our times.

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Series: The Harte Family Saga

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  • A Woman of Substance
    The unputdownable multi-million copy bestseller charting the rags to riches story of Emma Harte. In 1905, a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall. Emma Harte is sixteen, single, and pregnant. By 1968, she is one of the richest women in the world, ruler of a business empire stretching from Yorkshire to the glittering cities of America and the rugged vastness...
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  • A Woman of Substance
    Now a major new Channel 4 series starring Brenda Blethyn (Vera) and Jessica Reynolds (Outlander) One girl. One secret. One unstoppable ascent. In 1905, a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall. Emma Harte is sixteen, single and pregnant. By 1968, she is one of the richest women in the world, ruler of a business empire stretching from Yorkshire to the...
    By Barbara Taylor Bradford
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A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford receives praise for its extravagant and absorbing narrative, interweaving themes of love, courage, and ambition. It's compared to classics like Gone with the Wind for its riveting storytelling. The novel delivers a long, satisfying tale blending money, power, and passion, set against the backdrop of 20th-century history, showcasing Bradford as a masterful storyteller.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007321421

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: 40th Anniversary edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 848

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About the Author

Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, and by the age of twenty was an editor and columnist on Fleet Street. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, became an enduring worldwide bestseller. Her novels have sold more than eighty-five million copies worldwide in more than ninety countries and forty languages, and ten mini-series and television movies have been made of her books. She lives in New York City with her husband, television producer Robert Bradford.

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