Woman of Substance A: Now a major Channel 4 drama series: the million-copy bestselling epic family saga of ambition courage betr

Now a major new Channel 4 series starring Brenda Blethyn (Vera) and Jessica Reynolds (Outlander) from OBE?honoured award?winning author Barbara Taylor BradfordOne girl. One secret. One unstoppable ascent.In 1905 a young kitchen maid leaves Fairley Hall. Emma Harte is sixteen single and pregnant.By 1968 she is one of the richest women in the world ruler of a business empire stretching from Yorkshire to the glittering cities of America and the rugged vastness of Australia.But what is the price she has paid?‘Rivals meets Poldark with a dash of Downton and Dynasty’ Guardian'Still a story for our times' The Times‘ [This] blockbuster 1979 period saga of female empowerment has been remade for a new generation' Daily Mail‘An extravagant absorbing novel of love courage ambition war death and passion’ New York Times‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the best at spinning yarns’ GuardianThis historical saga a classic of 20th century fiction showcases the romance and resilience of Emma Harte. The bestselling book by the Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women.For fans of Anna Jacobs (Replenish the Earth) Rosie Goodwin (Dancing Till Midnight) Santa Montefiore (An Italian Girl in Brooklyn) Danielle Steel (Never Say Never) and Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters).