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| Original Title: | A Woman of Substance |
| ISBN: | 031235326X (ISBN13: 9780312353261) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Emma Harte Saga #1 |
| Characters: | Blackie O'Neill, Emma Harte, The Harte family |
| Setting: | Yorkshire, England(United Kingdom) New York State(United States) Leeds, Yorkshire, England,1905(United Kingdom) |
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Paperback | Pages: 928 pages Rating: 4.18 | 36897 Users | 738 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Woman of Substance (Emma Harte Saga #1) |
| Author | : | Barbara Taylor Bradford |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 928 pages |
| Published | : | December 1st 2005 by Griffin (first published 1979) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Romance |
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A celebration of an indomitable spirit, here is New York Times bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford's dazzling saga of a woman who dared to dream--and to triumph against all odds... 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. 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. 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.Rating Out Of Books A Woman of Substance (Emma Harte Saga #1)
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I have definitely read this book but remember only bits and pieces of the story maybe because I skipped some parts of the book to get to the end of it, not because it was bad but because the book was very long for the teenage me to complete properly. Giving it a 3* for the bits I remember reading and who knows might give it a go again.I read this book when it was first published and considered it one of my favorites and a "I must read this book again." Now some 40 years later I have begun to read the series again I have not been disappointed. Yes it is a long book, yes there are long descriptive passages of furniture and clothing, but all of this should remind the reader of the time period in which Emma, her friends, her opponents and her family live. A time not like today but a woman who would most likely succeed in today's
This book was realistic fiction at its finest. I felt the "nod" of previous works such as Jane Eyre, Pride & Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, even short stories like "The Yellow Wallpaper"... then put that in a blender with 80s classics like Dallas and Dynasty and you have this fabulous book. This isn't a work for everyone - the early parts of the book are intensely descriptive, again like those great British literature works, listed above, so there is great description of the sweeping moors,
I think this is the first grown up book I read. I recall reading it in bed when I was having a sleepover at my aunts and uncles house when my parents were away. If I needed babysitting perhaps I was to young to be reading this?! I do want to re-read this though. Those were the days of reading whenever and however. Nice to reminisce. I wonder if this is like Danielle Steele?! Which I do like of course!
I love historical fiction, and to my mind there aren't enough that focus on the drama of building a business, so the premise of this appealed to me. It's the rag to riches story of a British woman who went from lowly maid to powerful head of a business empire in the early 20th century when women weren't by and large able to rise to such heights. However, the writing style here was puerile romance aisle, and far too wretched to make me willing to stay with this for over 900 trade paperback pages.
I reread this book after, well lets just say a long time ago. It was such a great read. its a long one and one you can devour it over a few days. Bradford is one of my favorite romance authors.I am so happy for this 40 anniversary edition. I gave it 4 stars and even if you have read it in the past grad a copy and reread, you will be so happy that you did. The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
Read it many years ago and loved it. Was a Barbara Taylor Bradford devotee. Just wanted to add it to my books. I've read most of her books.
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