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In this new installment of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s celebrated Harte saga, the great-granddaughter of Emma Harte, Evan Hughes, strives to find her place within the powerful family business while balancing a strained relationship with her estranged parents, a budding romance, and an ominous threat looming over the family’s legacy. Tessa Longden faces custody battles after her daughter goes missing, turning to her sister Linnet, the most brilliant of the great-granddaughters and natural heir to the Harte empire, whose role demands significant sacrifice. India Standish, the family’s traditionalist, falls for a renowned British artist from a working‑class background and is determined to marry him. As Evan discovers old letters written by Emma to her grandmother, the narrative flashes back to the 1950s, revealing revealing insights that help Evan free herself from her past and embrace her future. The story continues the long‑running family drama with themes of love, passion, jealousy, and resilience.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Barbara Taylor Bradford
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