Emma’s Secret
The book the fans have been waiting for: the much-anticipated sequel to the phenomenally successful A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE.The legendary Emma Harte, the heroine of A Woman of Substance, returns in this sweeping saga of power, corruption, love and secrets…Paula O'Neill, beloved granddaughter of Emma Harte and the guardian of her vast business empire, believes all that Emma left to the family is secure. However, beneath the surface tension is mounting and sibling rivalry brewing.Into this volatile mix walks Evan Hughes, a young American fashion designer. Her grandmother's dying wish was that Evan find Emma Harte. But Emma has been dead for thirty years…Troubled by Evan's presence, and her uncanny resemblance to the family, Paula turns to Emma's war-time diaries.Emma Harte comes vividly back to life. It is London during the Blitz. As bombs drop, sirens wail and her sons go off to war, Emma's trademark resilience, will power and strength all come to the fore. And as the pages unfurl, Paula discovers the secret Emma took to the grave.
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BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD
Emma’s Secret
Published by HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF
First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2003
Copyright © Barbara Taylor Bradford 2003
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Source ISBN: 9780006514411
Ebook Edition © SEPTEMBER 2014 ISBN: 9780007330638
Version: 2017-10-25
For Bob, as always, with my love
The Hartes shown in line of descent
Emma Harte: Matriarch: Founder of dynasty and business empire
HER CHILDREN
Edwina:Dowager Countess of Dunvale: Emma’s daughter by Edwin Fairley (illegitimate). First born
Christopher ‘Kit’ Lowther: Emma’s son by her first husband Joe Lowther. Second born
Robin Ainsley: Emma’s son by her second husband Arthur Ainsley. Third born
Elizabeth Ainsley: Emma’s daughter by her second husband Arthur Ainsley. Robin’s twin. Third born
Daisy (Ainsley): Emma’s daughter by Paul McGill (illegitimate). Fourth born
HER GRANDCHILDREN
Shown in line of descent
Anthony Standish:Earl of Dunvale, son of Edwina and Jeremy Standish, Earl of Dunvale
Sarah Lowther Pascal: Daughter of ‘Kit’ and June Lowther
Jonathan Ainsley: Son of Robin and Valerie Ainsley
Paula O’Neill: Daughter of Daisy and David Amory
Philip McGill Amory: Son of Daisy and David Amory; brother of Paula
Emily Barkstone Harte: Daughter of Elizabeth and Tony Barkstone; half-sister of Amanda
Amanda Linde: Daughter of Elizabeth and Derek Linde (Elizabeth’s second husband)
EMMA’S GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
Tessa Fairley Longden: Daughter of Paula and Jim Fairley (Paula’s first husband)
Lorne Fairley: Tessa’s twin, son of Paula and Jim Fairley
Toby Harte: Son of Emily and Winston Harte II; brother of Gideon
Gideon Harte: Son of Emily and Winston Harte II
India Standish: Daughter of Anthony Standish and Sally Harte, Earl and Countess of Dunvale
Linnet O’Neill: Daughter of Paula and Shane O’Neill (Paula’s second husband)
Chloe Pascal: Daughter of Sarah and Yves Pascal
Fiona Amory: Daughter of Philip McGill Amory
Emsie O’Neill: Daughter of Paula and Shane O’Neill
Desmond O’Neill: Son of Paula and Shane O’Neill
THE HARTES continued
Winston Harte: Emma’s older brother and business partner
Randolph Harte: Son of Winston and Charlotte Harte
Winston Harte II: Son of Randolph and Georgina Harte
Toby Harte: Son of Winston and Emily Harte; Brother of Gideon
Gideon Harte: Son of Winston and Emily Harte
Frank Harte: Emma’s younger brother
Rosamunde Harte: Daughter of Frank and Natalie Harte
Simon Harte: Son of Frank and Natalie Harte; brother of Rosamunde
THE O’NEILLS
Shane Patrick Desmond O’Neill (‘Blackie’): Founding father of dynasty and business empire
Bryan O’Neill: Son of Blackie and Laura Spencer O’Neill
Shane O’Neill: Son of Bryan and Geraldine O’Neill
Linnet O’Neill: Daughter of Shane and Paula O’Neill
Emsie O’Neill: Daughter of Shane and Paula O’Neill
Desmond O’Neill: Son of Shane and Paula O’Neill
THE KALLINSKIS
David Kallinski: Founding father of dynasty and business empire
Sir Ronald Kallinski: Son of David and Rebecca Kallinski
Michael Kallinski: Son of Ronald and Helen ‘Posy’ Kallinski
Julian Kallinski: Son of Michael and Valentine Kallinski
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