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Hold the Dream

By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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From the internationally bestselling author of A Woman of Substance comes the continuing story of indomitable heroine, Emma Harte

Emma Harte is now eighty years old and ready to hand over the reins of the vast business empire she has created.

To her favourite grandchild, Paula McGill Fairley, Emma bequeaths her mighty retailing empire with these heartfelt words: ‘I charge you to hold my dream.’

A towering international success, this is the powerfully moving tale of one woman’s determination to ‘hold the dream’ which was entrusted to her, and in so doing find the happiness and passion which is her legacy.

 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt Dream

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

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Couldn’t stop listening. Love this series. Really well read too. Can’t wait for the next one!

Terrific

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It’s not often a sequel is as good as the first book but Hold the Dream was fantastic!

Excellent book!

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If like me you loved A Woman of Substance this is a must read. It continues the wonderful life of Emma and her family.
I cannot wait to go onto the next book.
The narrator is so talented she brings the book to life.
I would give this 10 stars if I could.

What a fabulous book

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Brilliant as usual from Taylor Bradford and well spoken defo worth a read but read in order

Excellent

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just loved this book. could not put it down. fabulous ending
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