The Heir: A Novel
Written by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Narrated by John Lee
3/5
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About this audiobook
At the age of thirty-three, Edward Deravenel, having survived harrowing years of betrayal, threats from ruthless enemies, countless lovers, and a war that ravaged his country, is finally king of his company. It's 1918, an influenza pandemic is sweeping the country, and Edward has a family and a business to protect. He must thread his way between his loyal brother, Richard, and his treacherous middle brother, George, an alcoholic bent on self-destruction . . . but not before he tries to ruin Edward and his good name. Meanwhile, the wrath of his ever-jealous wife, Elizabeth, is reaching a boiling point as suspicions about Edward's relationships with other women arise.
Politics of inheritance are intense, and different family factions vie for honor over the years. An heir is needed to keep the Deravenel name alive, but tragedy and death remain obstacles at every turn. The choices include a loyal caretaker, a jealous rumormonger, a charming young woman, a sickly boy, and the scion of the family Edward ousted from power years before.
Barbara Taylor Bradford triumphs once again with a novel about passion, treachery, marriage, and family, and the compromises we're forced to make for power and love.
Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in Leeds, and worked as a journalist in London. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, is one of the bestelling novels of all time and Barbara’s books have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. In 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature. Ten miniseries and television movies have been made of her books. She currently lives in New York City.
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Reviews for The Heir
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Couldn't even finish reading it - I though I liked her writing but this was boring!!!!
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5One of the worst books that I have ever read. The only reason I kept going was because I thought there had to be some conflict, a story line or even some ends tied up. It was a throw away, I just couldn't see myself sharing the book with anyone. It was just one bad thing after another with characters dying all the time and you never find out who was the antagonist.I was surprised considering other books by Bradford are books that I have enjoyed.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I'm a bit of a fan of Barbara Taylor Bradford's books but this book just didn't do it for me. Very repetitive - repeatedly through the book she recaps so much of what has already happened or reminds you that Grace is the granddaughter of Cecily - she tells us this several times in the book., etc. It gets annoying - it's like she doesn't think the reader will remember from page to page what has happened. Reminded me very much of the way Danielle Steel writes. Not impressed.