Master of His Fate

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 Sun A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generationsa 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 intrigueif youve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you Daily MailA classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigueif youve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you Daily Mail

Barbara 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 Cavendon series. Barbaras books have sold more than eighty-one million copies worldwide in more than ninety countries and forty languages. In October of 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature. To find out more and join the huge community of her fans, find Barbara on Facebook @BarbaraTaylorBradford, follow her on Twitter @BTBNovelist and sign up to her newsletter at www.barbarataylorbradford.co.uk.