Reviews
A sprawling novel...readers will be happy to dwell in the glamorous world of Bradford's sophisticated characters., A truly remarkable conclusion to her beloved Harte family saga...riveting and intense. Not many novels have the ability to completely immerse the reader, but this one draws you into the story from the very first page., This expertly crafted epic novel further explores the triumphs and tragedies of the Deravenel family. It will enthrall readers with its vivid characters and fast-paced, larger-than-life plot., A truly remarkable conclusion to her beloved Harte family saga…riveting and intense. Not many novels have the ability to completely immerse the reader, but this one draws you into the story from the very first page., In her 19th novel, the grande dame of mass-market fiction revisits her first heroine--the indomitable Emma Harte., Rife with dastardly internecine struggles, smoldering illicit passion, and cowardly insidious betrayals…[the Deravenels] pack as much intrigue as any Shakespearean royal drama., Praise for Letter From A Stranger : "Every novel from this acclaimed and beloved author is avidly read, and its engrossing historical dimension, family traumas, romance, and vivid setting will prove irresistible." - Booklist "Loyal fans will . . . tear up at the descriptions of enduring friendship and familial love."- Publishers Weekly, The men and woman are all gorgeous, rich, well-dressed.There are luxurious descriptions in this perfect page-turner., A Woman of Substance [is] a long, satisfying novel of money, power, passion and revenge, set against the sweep of 20th century history., A Vibrantly Characterized Leading Lady and a Glimpse at the Dazzling World of the Rich and Powerful., Vintage Bradford, with lavish descriptions of the pleasures of palate and palette, victims as virtuous as they are gorgeous, [and] cruel Lotharios., The exploits and adventures of Bradford's indomitable heroines continue to make for lusty escapist fiction in this robust fifth novel in the series., It is easy to want every item Bradford catalogues, easy to imagine wearing it, eating and drinking it, driving it, smelling like it…The geography of Voice of the Heart takes a reader to all the right places., Her most exciting series yet...It's filled with romance, suspense and intrigue, and the richly detailed characters come vibrantly alive as expert pacing captures your attention from the very first page., The Ravenscar Dynasty has it all--power, betrayal, mystery...The characters are all complex, dynamic, and powerful, leading us through Edward Deravenel's struggles one exciting step at a time., Satisfies on the Fashion-And-Passion Front... at the Heart of the Action Stands a Determined Heroine, For the thirtieth anniversary of A Woman of Substance , Bradford has written a marvelous spin-off with all the drama, glamour, and romance readers expect. With a twenty-first-century woman of substance and characters from the Harte series, this nonstop read has it all., A sprawling novel…readers will be happy to dwell in the glamorous world of Bradford's sophisticated characters., Rife with dastardly internecine struggles, smoldering illicit passion, and cowardly insidious betrayals...[the Deravenels] pack as much intrigue as any Shakespearean royal drama., Satisfies on the Fashion-And-Passion Front… at the Heart of the Action Stands a Determined Heroine, The Harte saga is as much a force of nature as a work of fiction…the issues at stake still compel readers after 25 years. Bradford understood early on readers' hunger for depictions of women who are strong and powerful and whose values embrace family. A quarter-century ago, Emma Harte crossed the no-woman's-land that once divided family and business, and now generations of readers consider her a role model in their own lives., The Harte saga is as much a force of nature as a work of fiction...the issues at stake still compel readers after 25 years. Bradford understood early on readers' hunger for depictions of women who are strong and powerful and whose values embrace family. A quarter-century ago, Emma Harte crossed the no-woman's-land that once divided family and business, and now generations of readers consider her a role model in their own lives., Bradford gives her readers more of what she does best--strong, savvy female protagonists who relentlessly pursue great destinies, characters much like the author herself...well-written and full of emotion...completely riveting...the plot, while always complex, has suspenseful moments to keep the pace sharp...good reading... Unexpected Blessings clearly shows why Bradford is still the premier writer of family sagas., Promises to tantalize, mesmerize, and titillate readers of all ages. It has all the Bradford touches: strong and swift plot, hints of secrets about to be revealed…spellbinding., Bradford's fiction has long focused on strong heroines who succeed against great odds. Her latest novel, The Ravenscar Dynasty. ..is the first of a planned trilogy of novels, all destined for best-sellerdom., Promises to tantalize, mesmerize, and titillate readers of all ages. It has all the Bradford touches: strong and swift plot, hints of secrets about to be revealed...spellbinding., A master storyteller and character builder, Ms. Bradford again crafts another reader-holder novel… Act of Will is another winner., It is easy to want every item Bradford catalogues, easy to imagine wearing it, eating and drinking it, driving it, smelling like it...The geography of Voice of the Heart takes a reader to all the right places., Praise for Letter From A Stranger :"Every novel from this acclaimed and beloved author is avidly read, and its engrossing historical dimension, family traumas, romance, and vivid setting will prove irresistible." - Booklist "Loyal fans will . . . tear up at the descriptions of enduring friendship and familial love."- Publishers Weekly, Every novel from this acclaimed and beloved author is avidly read, and its engrossing historical dimensions, family traumas, romance, and vivid settings will prove irresistible., Bradford gives her readers more of what she does best--strong, savvy female protagonists who relentlessly pursue great destinies, characters much like the author herself…well-written and full of emotion…completely riveting…the plot, while always complex, has suspenseful moments to keep the pace sharp…good reading… Unexpected Blessings clearly shows why Bradford is still the premier writer of family sagas., The enduring theme of family loyalty ennobles the Harte family saga and raises it to a heartwarming crescendo that longtime fans will appreciate., A master storyteller and character builder, Ms. Bradford again crafts another reader-holder novel... Act of Will is another winner.
