The story of a remarkable woman who discovers that her success prestige and wealth cannot help when tragedy strikes.At forty-seven Stephanie Jardine is at the apex of her career and her life running the American branch of Jardine’s the prestigious Crown Jewellers of London. Having fully come to terms with her long widowhood Stevie now draws emotional strength and contentment from her work and her family. Then one day an unexpected act of violence committed by a stranger on the other side of the world plunges Stevie into turmoil and despair.In order to save her injured daughter’s life and ensure her future Stevie must go back to her own past and confront a relationship which has only ever brought her heartbreak. As she battles to save her daughter Stevie comes to understand how fragile life really is and how it can be ineluctably changed by others when we least expect it.In this bestselling book Barbara Taylor Bradford the Sunday Times bestselling author weaves a tale of romance and sagas highlighting the best and worst of life. The story is a testament to the power of a woman proving that even in the face of tragedy strength can be found in the most unexpected places.For fans of Danielle Steel (Upside Down) Anna Jacobs (A Very Special Christmas) Rosie Goodwin (The Winter Promise) Santa Montefiore (Flappy Entertains) and Lucinda Riley (The Shadow Sister).
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in Leeds, and worked as a journalist in London. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, is an enduring bestseller and is followed by many more, including the... more
Laurel Lefkow
Narrator
Laurel Lefkow spent her childhood in many parts of the world and has worked in various countries including Kenya, Hong Kong and the US. He theatre credits include A Shayna Maidel (West End), Little Fo... more
