Emma Harte Saga Series

This sweeping saga chronicles the extraordinary life of a woman whose indomitable spirit allows her to rise from humble beginnings to achieve immense wealth and power. It's a story of courage, survival, and the relentless pursuit of ambition against a backdrop of treachery and personal loss. The narrative explores the complexities of building an international enterprise, the price of success, and the enduring search for love amidst family secrets and betrayal.

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A woman of substance
Barbara Taylor Bradford
880 pages
31 hours of reading
Peter Coe Verbica writes with intense imagery. His poetry is strong, crisp, distilled, beautiful, evocative, moving, tender, and touching to the soul.__ Peter spent his childhood on an expansive land grant, where his family raised cattle, sheep and Arabian horses. The open space of his youth haunts his works. When in the city, he admits to a quiet sense of loss.__ You may catch him running on the beach or throwing tennis balls to his two Australian shepherds in the early evening. He greets people with a hug and an easy smile, still a bit of an innocent youth, though he has had his share of life's blessings and heartaches.
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3.7
Horká sladkosť života
Bradford Barbara T.
344 pages
13 hours of reading
Mladučká Emma Hartová prežila veľkú lásku aj prvé životné sklamanie. Bieda, choroby a utrpenie v prostredí, v ktorom vyrastala, v nej vypestovali túžbu po nezávislosti a finančnom zabezpečení. Obdivuhodnou húževnatosťou, pracovitosťou a všestranným nadaním sa pomaly blíži k svojmu cieľu.Najprv má len malý obchodík, potom obchodný dom, veľký koncern a napokon niekoľkomiliónový majetok. Jej úspešná cesta za bohatstvom, uznaním a mocou sa však nezaobíde bez obetí. V osobnom živote nemá Emma spočiatku šťastie. Hoci ju muži zbožňujú, jej prvé dve manželstvá sa nevydaria a za muža, ktorý je zmyslom a naplnením jej života sa nikdy nevydá. V starobe sa sklame aj vo vlastných deťoch, ktoré ju chcú pripraviť o kontrolu nad rodinným majetkom. Eminou oporou sú však vnúčatá, v ktorých vidí pokračovateľov svojho celoživotného diela.
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4.5
The triumph of Katie Byrne
Barbara Taylor Bradford
432 pages
16 hours of reading
American actress Katie Byrne is on the verge of a triumph in London, but suddenly she's incapable of taking the steps she's dreamed of taking all of her life. Haunted by a brutal past that left one of her friends dead and another in a coma, the tragedy of ten years ago threatens to emerge. Now she must return to her Connecticut hometown to search for answers and forgiveness.
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3.4
To Be the Best
Barbara Taylor Bradford
528 pages
19 hours of reading
Enthralling sequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford's universally loved novels, A Woman of Substance and Hold The Dream.
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4.1
Emma's Secret
Barbara Taylor Bradford
666 pages
24 hours of reading
In the latest installment of the Harte family chronicle, Barbara Taylor Bradford uncovers a long-buried secret from her beloved Emma's past. When a dying woman begs her granddaughter to find Emma Harte in London, Evan Hughes complies, even though she has no idea who Emma is. Soon, captivated by the allure of that venerable city, she finds herself wrapped up in the glamour and intrigue of the Hartes' world. Navigating the corridors of power in the Hartes' holdings - fashion, newspapers, and hotels - Evan also learns to steer a steady course through the loyalties, passions, and betrayals of the idiosyncratic members of the dynasty. Through her eyes we come to know Emma's secrets, which turn the story back to World War II and a hidden part of her past.
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3.8
Unexpected Blessings
Barbara Taylor Bradford
512 pages
18 hours of reading
The new blockbuster from one of the world's greatest storytellers continues where Emma's Secret left off, exploring Emma Harte's wartime experiences and their impact on the present-day Harte clan. Emma's great-granddaughters follow in her legendary footsteps. Evan Hughes, Emma's American great-granddaughter, struggles to integrate into the powerful Harte family while navigating her estranged parents and new love. Meanwhile, her cousin Tessa is fighting her husband for custody of their daughter, Adele, who suddenly goes missing, prompting Tessa to seek help from her sister Linnet. Linnet O'Neill, the most brilliant businesswoman among the great-granddaughters, is poised to lead the Harte empire but faces significant sacrifices. India Standish, the family's traditionalist, falls for a famous British artist from a working-class background and is determined to marry him. The narrative also flashes back to the 1950s, where Emma builds her business empire through sheer determination and embarks on a relationship with a handsome acquaintance from the war years. Revelations in Emma's letters to her grandmother provide Evan with a new perspective, helping her break free from her past. This dramatic tale of love, passion, and jealousy showcases Barbara Taylor Bradford at her best.
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3.5
Just Rewards
Barbara Taylor Bradford
560 pages
20 hours of reading
From the blockbuster selling author comes the dramatic conclusion to the saga that began with "A Woman of Substance." Four women at a crossroads, a family in crisis, and an enemy planning revenge--who will have their just rewards? Martin's Press.
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3.8
Breaking the Rules
Barbara Taylor Bradford
512 pages
18 hours of reading
When a psychopath with deadly intent vows to shatter M's world forever, the muse and star model to France's iconic designer Jean-Louis Tremont will break the rules to protect her family and her life.
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3.3

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