From Victorian London to the vibrant port cities of England and France, from gracious stately homes in Gloucestershire to the decadence of Paris, Master of his Fate launches an unforgettable new historical series.From Victorian London to the vibrant port cities of England and France, from gracious stately homes in Gloucestershire to the decadence of Paris, Master of his Fate launches an unforgettable new historical series.London 1884: Queen Victoria is Empress of India and Britain is at its peak of worldwide power.James Falconer works as a barrow boy in a flourishing London market owned by Henry Malvern. But James hungers for more. Turning away from family tradition, he dreams of building an empire of stores like Fortnum and Mason’s and believes that Henry, along with his daughter and heir Alexis, could offer him a way to climb beyond his beginnings.But tragedy and betrayal threaten the dreams of both James and Alexis – and jeopardise everything they hold dear…‘This splendid new historical family saga takes you from the stately homes of England to the decadence of Paris as barrowboy James Falconer pursues his dream of building an empire of department stores’ My Weekly‘The first in a new series set in Victorian London, braiding the fates of a self-made charmer with a serious-minded heiress.’ Daily Mail‘A tale of fortunes lost, betrayal, revenge and, of course, love’ SunAcclaim for Barbara Taylor Bradford:‘A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generations…a gripping period piece set on the brink of the Great War. Exquisite escapism of the highest order.’ The Lady‘A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigue…if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you’ Daily MailThe gripping, historical Victorian romance from the author of Sunday Times bestsellers like A Woman of SubstanceBarbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in England. She started her writing career on the Yorkshire Evening Post and later worked as a journalist in London. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, became an enduring bestseller and was followed by many more, including the bestselling Harte series. Barbara’s books have sold over eighty-five million copies worldwide in more than ninety countries and forty languages, and ten mini-series and television movies have been made of her books. In October of 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature. Master of His Fate is her thirty-third novel.To find out more and join the huge community of her fans, find Barbara on Facebook, follow her on Twitter @BTBNovelist and keep up to date with her events, novels and tours at www.barbarataylorbradford.co.uk.The gripping, historical Victorian romance from the author of Sunday Times bestsellers like A Woman of Substance• Inspired by the England of Victoria and Dickens, this new historical series sweeps from the time to Jack the Ripper to the Edwardian decadence and glamour.• Secrets of Cavendon has grown Barbara Taylor Bradford’s hardback and ebook sales by 50%• Ties to the passion for period drama on television and with Julian Fellowes’ new series covering the same period (The Gilded Age).• First in a quartet of historical sagas• Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold over 90m books worldwide since the phenomenal success of A Woman of SubstanceCompetition: Woman of Substance;Tea Planter’s Wife;The Missing Sister:Silent Night;The Santangelos;A Question of Trust;. Dinah Jefferies;kate Williams; Lucy Worsley;Jackie Collins;Danielle Steele;Penny Vincenzi;Kate Morton;Jilly Cooper;Santa Montefiore
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