Customer Reviews
An old favourite! - By: LindyLouMac, 11 Jul 2007 
I first read this author in 1985 when I enjoyed her first novel `A Woman of Substance'
I read a couple more titles in the early 90's & then nothing more until 2005 when I read `Where You Belong'
I recently came across this title, her 20th & decided that it was worth reading. The continuing story of the Harte Dynasty started in `A Woman of Substance', more than twenty years ago.
She still writes an enjoyable tale that keeps you turning the pages. I certainly enjoyed catching up with Emma Hartes family in the early years of the 21st century now her great granddaughters, Evan, Tessa, Linnet & India are passionate & volatile young women.
Not a challlenging read but if you enjoy a good family saga then this is for you. There is even a list of alll the clan members to help you keep track of the many characters.
Disappointed - By: , 25 Nov 2004 
I loved alll of the "Emma" stories. I even enjoyed "Emma's Secret". I was reallly looking forward to this one. But.. I can appreciate "author's license" but I don't like the lack of memory in this one. It just feels like spinning out the story for an easy novel. Wasn't it Winston who painted Emily blue in Hold the Dream? Why did it change from Shane to Paula or did they both have the same experience? Just too many repeated paragraphs & some of those misremembered. Also - what with the Robin makeover? I thought he was the bad boy that started the rebelion in the great "Woman of Substance".
Back to her writing roots at last! - By: , 22 Aug 2004 
With this & Emma's secrets Barbara has done what I hoped she would for years given us more of the Hartes & their story. She has gone back to her writing roots & once again it has substance & feeling. You feel you are there with the characters, with the addition of a well known recent event she has kept up with the times while not going over the top.
I had stopped reading her books for awhile they had lost their grit now its back & I cant wait for the next installlment. If you read Woman of Substance you wont be disappointed. I didnt want to put either of the recent books down.
Sequel to Emma's Secret - By: , 22 Jul 2004 Even if you have not read Emma's Secret, you can read this book & know that once you start you will not be able to put this book down. Barbary writes in such an intimate family way that you are at once transported into the dysnasty of the Hart foundation & loving every minute of it! Well worth reading.
Unexpected Blessings - By: Ms. Joelle Coade, 13 Jul 2004 This is a gripping Bestseller!! Barbara Taylor Bradford has outdone herself once again... I could not put this book down - it was gripping from beginning to the end. This book simply absorbs the reader not only in the book but in the shoes of the characters. I recommend buying this book immediately!!
