Emma Harte was the heroine of Barbara Taylor Bradford's multi-million copy bestseller, A Woman of Substance. Now she is eighty years old and ready to hand over the reins of the vast business empire she has created. To her favourite grandchild, Paula McGill Fairley, Emma bequeaths her mighty retailing empire with these heartfelt words: 'I charge you to hold my dream.' A towering international success, this is the powerfully moving tale of one woman's determination to 'hold the dream' which was entrusted to her, and in so doing find the happiness and passion which is her legacy.
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About the Author:
Barbara Taylor Bradford is the queen of sweeping epics, powerful heroines, and the kind of stories that make you want to pour a cup of tea, wrap up in a blanket, and disappear into another world for hours. Born in Yorkshire, England, Barbara started out as a journalist—and by the age of 10, had already sold a story to a magazine (talk about a prodigy!).
She skyrocketed to international fame with her debut novel, A Woman of Substance—a rags-to-riches story that became a global phenomenon and kicked off a legendary career. Since then, she’s written over 30 bestsellers filled with drama, ambition, romance, and women who take on the world with elegance and grit.
Barbara’s books are rich with family secrets, glamorous settings, and multi-generational stories that feel like luxurious escapes with a whole lot of emotional punch. Her heroines don’t wait to be rescued—they build empires, face heartbreak with style, and always, always rise.
If you adore stories with big heart, big stakes, and unforgettable women, Barbara Taylor Bradford is the author who will sweep you off your feet—and keep you coming back for more.
I loved this story. It's a captivating, emotional, and beautifully written novel. Perfect for readers who love epic family sagas, powerful heroines, and stories of triumph over adversity.
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