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A Woman of Substance
- Emma Harte, Book 1
- Narrated by: Bea Holland
- Length: 35 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
The gripping multimillion-copy best seller charting the rags to riches story of Emma Harte.
In 1905 a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall. Emma Harte is 16, 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 pause as it is to forget. This multimillion-copy best seller is truly a novel of our times.
Critic reviews
"Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world's best at spinning yarns." ( Guardian)
"As romantic and thrilling as the rest." ( Independent on Sunday)
"Another great yarn from the ultimate storyteller." ( The Sun)
"An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion." ( New York Times)
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- bunce2659
- 07-02-19
Excellent read
Due to poor eyesight i have trouble reading the printed books. I last read this book in the 1980's
It was a great delight to find this on audio. I enjoyed this immensely, from Emma as a young lass to the head of her empire. I especially like the way she put one over her treacherous children, at least she the love of her grandchildren.
It was well written me i can't wait to listen to her next book.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-07-17
Brilliant story really well read
I've always loved this story. I was very impressed with the narration which really brought the charts to life.
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- Deiana
- 27-08-17
Unput downable
Loved it!!!! Did not want it to end. Grit, determination and hard work shows what can be gained in life
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- Cathy
- 23-12-21
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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- carolh
- 13-11-20
A great yarn
I read this book many years ago but had forgotten some of the story so enjoyed it anew. The narration was a little disappointing but did not detract from the overall experience. Would def recommend
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- Liz D
- 16-05-20
Revisited
I read this book years and years ago and loved it have now listened to it and enjoyed it just as much
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- jan green
- 21-07-17
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So boring!!!!!!!
Read this book years ago but this was simply boring, but if you need something to help you with insomnia is recommended lol
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- Annette Shillingford
- 11-01-22
A most read.
I spent many hours listening to this wonderful book. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends ❤
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- joan
- 23-12-21
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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- JPE
- 20-12-21
This is a wonderful story of a remarkable woman.
This is a wonderful story. Barbara Taylor Bradford has created a remarkable woman. I shall seek more works by her.
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