{"product_id":"9781250062659","title":"Unexpected Blessings : A Novel of the Harte Family","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eUnexpected Blessings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Barbara Taylor Bradford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe new blockbuster from one of the world's greatest storytellers delves into the life of Emma Harte—the original Woman of Substance—and the ambitious, passionate, and volatile women of the next generations.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvan Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e, Emma's American great-granddaughter, is trying to integrate into the powerful Harte family. She is caught between her estranged parents, her new family, and new love. But a dangerous enemy hovers in the background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTessa Longden\u003c\/b\u003e, Evan's cousin, is battling her husband for custody of their daughter, Adele. When Adele suddenly goes missing, Tessa is forced to seek help from her half-sister Linnet—a woman who has been her rival all their lives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinnet\u003c\/b\u003e, the most brilliant businesswoman of the four great-granddaughters, is desperately trying to show that she is the natural heir to her mother, Paula. But her glittering future at the helm of the vast Harte empire means many sacrifices, perhaps even the loss of her sister's fragile trust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndia Standish\u003c\/b\u003e, the traditionalist in the family, falls in love with a famous British artist from a working-class background. Madly in love, India is determined to marry him, no matter what her family thinks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvan, Tessa, Linnet, and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: four extraordinary women. Three generations of Hartes. One indomitable family whose loyalty binds them together and whose enemies want to tear them apart.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“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…\u003ci\u003eUnexpected Blessings\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows why Bradford is still the premier writer of family sagas.” —\u003ci\u003eMiami New Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The exploits and adventures of Bradford's indomitable heroines continue to make for lusty escapist fiction in this robust fifth novel in the series.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The enduring theme of family loyalty ennobles the Harte family saga and raises it to a heartwarming crescendo that longtime fans will appreciate. New readers will relish it as well.” —\u003ci\u003eBook Page\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Bradford enthralls readers.... Once again, readers will get swept up in the lives and loves of the Harte family.” —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250062659\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40675709812942,"sku":"9781250062659","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250062659","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}