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To Be the Best

By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Narrated by: Bea Holland
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The gripping sequel to A Woman of Substance (now a major new tv series) and Hold The Dream.

Set in Yorkshire, Hong Kong and America, this remarkable novel continues the story of an unorthodox and endlessly fascinating family. As the spirit of Emma Harte lives on in her granddaughter, Paula O’Neill, an engrossing drama is played out in the glamorous arena of the wealthy and privileged, underscored by a cut-throat world of jealousy and treachery.

Paula must act with daring and courage to preserve her formidable grandmother’s glittering empire from unscrupulous enemies – so that Emma’s precious dream lives on for the next generation…

‘A compulsive read’ Daily Mail

20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Women's Fiction
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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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This was weaker than the previous 2 stories and the co stant nane dropping of designers or champagne brands added nothing the story. Disappointed it was so weak and so shallow especially as Emma Harte came from humble beginnings abd the first book had depth

Name dropping was too much....

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Have read the 3 books years ago, Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this , very moreish: what happens next.

Brilliant

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Worth listening to it, but keep expectations kinda low...read for character development. 3.5 stars

Good but not as good as the first two

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an unlikely fan of Barbera Taylor Bradford but her books are so engrossing I love them on to the next one

the story is on point

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I much enjoyed how this family saga was further developed with new characters and the continuing lives of this intertwined family. The reading of it was very professional and satisfying.

A satisfying conclusion to the Emma Harte Trilogy!

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