'An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion.' New York Times
'A mighty saga. Little has been so riveting since Gone With the Wind' Evening News
'A long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th-century history.' Los Angeles Times
'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
'A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigue ... if you've been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you' Daily Mail
'A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generations ... a gripping period piece set on the brink of the Great War. Exquisite escapism of the highest order' The Lady
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in Leeds, and worked as a journalist in London. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, is one of the bestelling novels of all time and Barbara's books have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. In 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature. Ten miniseries and television movies have been made of her books. She currently lives in New York City.
