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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.
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Ratings: 4.18 From 36897 Users | 738 ReviewsJudgment Appertaining To Books A Woman of Substance (Emma Harte Saga #1)
A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford is a 2014 RosettaBooks publication. (originally published in 1979)A Classic saga that stands the test of time-This is the story of Emma Harte, a poverty ridden young woman employed by a wealthy family, who eventually works her way to the top of a rich and powerful business empire. Her personal disappointments, hardships, loves and losses all play a role in solidifying Emmas fortitude, as her instincts for human nature develops, helping her toMagnificent, a spellbinding saga in lifeAdvantages: truly captivating, can boost your willDisadvantages: noneA bestselling book by Barbara Taylor-Bradford, A woman of substance is a spellbinding saga in life that will instill within your heart, the will and drive to succeed. This is the first of the six novels about Emma Harte and her family, among others are Hold the Dream, To be the Best, Emma's Secret, Unexpected Blessings and Just Rewards. A Woman of Substance is really one of the best novel
I read this when it was first published in 1979. I read it through very quickly; and frankly, I loved it. As I was a northerner myself, I loved the descriptions of the area which brought it all to life for me. It was pure escapism and the focus on a female making it in business was lovely to see at that time. I found Emma was quite often a difficult heroine to always admire or love because she was stubborn, illogical and bore huge grudges. I also thought some of her decisions did not make sense.
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.
Far too long. Far too much "colloquial dialect" in the parts dealing with Emma's young life. If edited, the story could be better, but still not really memorable.This book even contains some very surprising grammatical errors (which were obviously not intentional, as those in Emma and her family's tedious dialect were)The seduction scene in the cave drags on and on until one thinks the characters will be to old to act upon their desires. Hardly necessary devote that much time leading up to the
A Woman of Substance Is a meticulously plotted, extensively detailed, verbose and sometimes tedious saga, that overall comes to a satisfying conclusion. The novel spans over 50 + years, following Emma from rags-to-riches, as she basically builds an enterprise from the ground up. The character of Emma is a strong one. She's a calloused, strong willed, business woman at her core. She doesn't allow anyone to take advantage of her or mistreat her, including the men in her life, which is a huge thing
My all-time favorite book/story.I will re-read and re-read this book time and again.The beginning of a large saga, this book captures the hearts of anyone who loves a great story and one with a young girl named Emma who has a "Plan with a capital P." Emma stays true to her plan and in the meantime we are learning all about her and her circumstances as a young child in poverty. Emma's strength and willpower is inspiring. Anyone who has a dream of their own will enjoy reading about a young woman
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