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Set across Yorkshire, Hong Kong, and America, the story follows Paula O'Neill, the granddaughter of the legendary Emma Harte. Amid cut‑throat intrigue and familial loyalty, Paula must confront unscrupulous enemies to protect her grandmother’s glittering empire and keep Emma’s cherished dream alive for future generations.
First publish date: July 5, 2004
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Barbara Taylor Bradford
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