About the Book
From "New York Times" bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes a blockbuster novel featuring a new generation of remarkable women in the Harte family
Linnet, Tessa, India and Evan: four remarkable women. Three generations of Hartes. One indomitable family whose loyalty binds them together and whose enemies want to tear them apart. In Emma's Secret, American Evan Hughes came to London and discovered that she's a part of the Harte family. Now, in UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS, Evan faces a difficult choice: should she tell her father the truth of their heritage? By keeping secrets, does she jeopardize her newfound love? Sensible Linnet is always ready to give advice, while attempting to become heiress apparent. Her half-sister Tessa has been her rival all their lives. As conflict and danger swirl around the Harte women, someone is pulling the strings to make sure none of them find happiness. Who among them will rise to the challenges as only a true Harte can do? UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her storytelling best, a novel of family secrets, dangerous promises, and the unshakable bonds among sisters
About the Author :
BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD is the bestselling author of eighteen original novels and is in the Writer's Hall of Fame. She's a native of Yorkshire, England and lives in New York City.
Review :
"Bradford gives her readers more of what she does best--strong, savvy female protagonists who relentlessly pursue great destinies, characters much like the author herself...well-written and full of emotion...completely riveting...the plot, while always complex, has suspenseful moments to keep the pace sharp...good reading..."Unexpected Blessings" clearly shows why Bradford is still the premier writer of family sagas." --"Miami"" New Times"
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"The exploits and adventures of Bradford's indomitable heroines continue to make for lusty escapist fiction in this robust fifth novel in the series." --"Publishers Weekly"
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"The enduring theme of family loyalty ennobles the Harte family saga and raises it to a heartwarming crescendo that longtime fans will appreciate. New readers will relish it as well." --"Book Page"
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"Bradford enthralls readers.... Once again, readers will get swept up in the lives and loves of the Harte family." --"RT Book Reviews"
"I grew up in England with the radio. television hadn't really come to us, So the radio was a great friend. hearing an audiobook is in a sense going back to my childhood and listening. Since I'm writing all the time and using glasses and staring at words on paper, it's nice to close my eyes and just get carried away.... The experience is enhanced by a good voice to listen to."--Barbara Taylor Bradford on audiobooks
Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford and "Emma's Secret"
"Kate Burton's pleasing voice and impeccable diction precisely capture the mood, convincing accents, and personalities of the ultra-rich and famous. She handles sibling rivalries and romantic intrigues with finesse." --"AudioFile "on "Emma's Secret" (Abridged)
"The grandiose saga of power, passion, friendship, and haute couture continues the story of Emma Harte, first introduced in "A Woman of Substance" (1994). Narrator kate Reading deftly uses a variety of British and American accents to represent numerous characters from a variety of economic social strata."--"Booklist" on "Emma's Secret" (Unabridged)
"Readers who loved "A Woman of Substance" will enjoy "Emma's Secret.""--"Denver Post"
"Promises to tantalize, mesmerize, and titillate readers of all ages. It has all the Bradford touches: strong and swift plot, hints of secrets about to be revealed...spellbinding...destined to fly off bookseller's racks and be passed around many book clubs. It is a darn good read."--"Roanoke Times"
"It will be...appreciated by those with an irresistible desire to follow the further adventures of the Harte clan."--"Publishers Weekly"
"You're certain these are living, breathing people."--"USA Weekend"
"An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death, and passion."--"The New York Times "on "A Woman of Substance"
"Barbara Taylor Bradford is the storyteller of substance."--"The Times" (London)
"I grew up in England with the radio. television hadn't really come to us, So the radio was a great friend. hearing an audiobook is in a sense going back to my childhood and listening. Since I'm writing all the time and using glasses and staring at words on paper, it's nice to close my eyes and just get carried away.... The experience is enhanced by a good voice to listen to."--Barbara Taylor Bradford on audiobooks
Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford and "Emma's Secret"
"Kate Burton's pleasing voice and impeccable diction precisely capture the mood, convincing accents, and personalities of the ultra-rich and famous. She handles sibling rivalries and romantic intrigues with finesse." --"AudioFile "on "Emma's Secret" (Abridged)
"The grandiose saga of power, passion, friendship, and haute couture continues the story of Emma Harte, first introduced in "A Woman of Substance" (1994). Narrator kate Reading deftly uses a variety of British and American accents to represent
“I grew up in England with the radio. television hadn’t really come to us, So the radio was a great friend. hearing an audiobook is in a sense going back to my childhood and listening. Since I'm writing all the time and using glasses and staring at words on paper, it's nice to close my eyes and just get carried away.... The experience is enhanced by a good voice to listen to.”—Barbara Taylor Bradford on audiobooks
Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford and "Emma’s Secret":
“Kate Burton’s pleasing voice and impeccable diction precisely capture the mood, convincing accents, and personalities of the ultra-rich and famous. She handles sibling rivalries and romantic intrigues with finesse.” —"AudioFile "on "Emma’s Secret" (Abridged)
“The grandiose saga of power, passion, friendship, and haute couture continues the story of Emma Harte, first introduced in "A Woman of Substance" (1994). Narrator kate Reading deftly uses
" I grew up in England with the radio. television hadn' t really come to us, So the radio was a great friend. hearing an audiobook is in a sense going back to my childhood and listening. Since I'm writing all the time and using glasses and staring at words on paper, it's nice to close my eyes and just get carried away.... The experience is enhanced by a good voice to listen to." -- Barbara Taylor Bradford on audiobooks
Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford and "Emma' s Secret":
" Kate Burton' s pleasing voice and impeccable diction precisely capture the mood, convincing accents, and personalities of the ultra-rich and famous. She handles sibling rivalries and romantic intrigues with finesse." -- "AudioFile "on "Emma' s Secret" (Abridged)
" The grandiose saga of power, passion, friendship, and haute couture continues the story of Emma Harte, first introduced in "A Woman of Substance" (1994). Narrator kate Reading deftly uses a variety of British and American accents to represent numerous characters from a variety of economic social strata." -- "Booklist" on "Emma' s Secret" (Unabridged)
" Readers who loved "A Woman of Substance" will enjoy "Emma' s Secret,"" -- "Denver Post"
" Promises to tantalize, mesmerize, and titillate readers of all ages. It has all the Bradford touches: strong and swift plot, hints of secrets about to be revealed...spellbinding...destined to fly off bookseller' s racks and be passed around many book clubs. It is a darn good read." -- "Roanoke Times"
" It will be...appreciated by those with an irresistible desireto follow the further adventures of the Harte clan." -- "Publishers Weekly"
" You' re certain these are living, breathing people." -- "USA Weekend"
" An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death, and passion." -- "The New York Times "on "A Woman of Substance"
" Barbara Taylor Bradford is the storyteller of substance." -- "The Times" (London)
