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 From the internationally bestselling author of A Woman of Substance

Three generations of beautiful women and their journey from rags to riches

Audra is an impoverished children’s nanny from Leeds who sacrificed everything for her only daughter.

Christina is a talented art student who won world renown as a fashion designer – yet who has known pain and heartache.

Kyle is a rebellious young woman who chafes against her mother’s success – and in whom her grandmother’s spirit of duty and sacrifice is reborn.

Moving from the Yorkshire Dales, through London, to the glamorous world of haute couture, this classic novel sparkles as it entertains.

©1986 Barbara Taylor Bradford (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction England Heartfelt

Critic reviews

Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford:

'Queen of the genre.' Sunday 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

‘As romantic and thrilling as the rest’ Independent on Sunday

‘Another great yarn from the ultimate storyteller’ The Sun

‘The storyteller of substance.’ The Times

‘Pure gold – a runaway bestseller.’ Cosmopolitan
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This is a fabulous book to listen to. From the first to the last chapter. I could not stop listening. I felt as though I was living the story. I will listen many more times. Thank you.

Amazing story. A must have.

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I found the plot quite good but it was ruined by the stilted narration.

Not the best

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love this have seen the movie over the years first time listening to book and i will do so time and time again

must listen

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