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A Woman of Substance

By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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Summary

The thrilling 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.

©1979 Barbara Taylor Bradford (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Wonderful story about courage, love, loss, hard work, family and friendship! What a lovely book this is.

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A woman of substance

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.

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This book is an excellent read

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.

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my namesake

one of my favourite books in the world. i was named after Emma harte

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Brilliant

Just couldn’t stop listening !! Felt I was watching it - loved the way it was read.

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Great Listen

I read this book in the early 80's and i must say i remembered very little. I'm so pleased i did listen now. it is such a beautifully written book and the narrator did the book justice and some. it was most enjoyable. All sorts of emotions. a true heroine in every sense of the word. this is a book about a scorned woman who did right. Loved it.

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it was just as good as when I read it 35 years ago

this book I've loved since it came out and it's much easier because you don't have to curl up and grab time, with audio you can be doing anything. love it xx

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Outstanding

I read this book as a teenager and noticed it on audible and decided it would be so nice to hear it read. This has to be one of the best books I have listened to in a very long time. Barbara Taylor Bradford tale of a young girl from rags to riches just makes you want to never stop listening.

The Narrator was absolutely wonderful and brought this book to life.

I am looking forward to the next book in the series, to see what happens to Emma Harte and her family and her empire. If I could give this 10 stars I would.

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My new favourite book

I searched high and low for this books name in my mind - I read the first few chapters 15 years ago but then at the book yet it stuck with me so much. It is the most inspiring book, and even though it’s 60 hours long, I DEVOURED it!!!!! Bea Holland is a fantastic narrator and Barbara Taylor Bradford is such an incredible author - I cannot wait to listen to the next instalment.

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The best one yet on Audible

Everything about this book was riveting. couldn't stop listening. It was brilliant. Would recommend

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