A Woman of Substance (Emma Harte Series)
by Barbara Taylor Bradford
A Woman of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 5.5K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 818 pages.
About A Woman of Substance
Emma Harte Lowther Ainsley is seventy-eight years old and one of the richest most powerful women in the world. Self-reliant and ruthless, she uses money as a weapon and adversity as a tool.
In her poverty-stricken youth, Emma exhibited an uncommon amount of initiative and intelligence even as a maidservant on a Yorkshire estate. Pregnant and unwed at fifteen, she fled her shameful situation to seek anonymity in a grimy manufacturing town. Here the cogs of machinery would become wheels of fortune for the enterprising young woman. Her business began as a small fixed shop of homemade treats and expanded into a major department store. At the age of twenty-five she was a successful businesswoman, and by fifty she was an international corporate power.
Emma's ambition, sacrifice, and fearless optimism had built a financial empire deficient in only one commodity - personal happiness. Between ill-fated romances and discordant marriages she fought death, war, even her own children, plus the haunting memory of her first love. Only two men - one a friend, one a lover - would tear Emma's mind away from the all-absorbing business with which she tried to fill her empty heart. One would be a source of strength throughout her days, the other would produce the most devastating crisis of her long life.
A long and satisfying novel of money, power, and passion with contrasting glimpses of the start realities of poverty alongside the grandeur and opulence of the English gentry.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Taylor Bradford |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 818 |
| Kindle Price | $6.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,494 |
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What genre is A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is A Woman of Substance worth reading?
Based on 5.5K reader ratings, A Woman of Substance has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance has 818 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote A Woman of Substance?
A Woman of Substance was written by Barbara Taylor Bradford. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for A Woman of Substance?
The ISBN-13 for A Woman of Substance is 9780091008079.
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