Barbara Taylor Bradford

"We are each the authors of our own lives, Emma. We live in what we have created. There is no way to shift the blame and no one else to accept the accolades."

Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, and by the age of twenty was already working as an editor and columnist on Fleet Street.

In 1979, her first novel, A Woman of Substance, was published. The enduring bestseller was followed by many more novels and established her as one of the leading writers of popular women's fiction.

Her books have sold more than sixty-one million copies worldwide. She lives in New York City with her husband, producer Robert Bradford.

What genre does Barbara Taylor Bradford write?

She writes popular women's fiction and multi-generational family sagas, often focusing on strong female protagonists and sweeping domestic and historical storylines.

What are some of Barbara Taylor Bradford's best-known books?

Her enduring bestseller is A Woman of Substance (1979). Other well-known titles include Hold the Dream, Secrets of Cavendon, The Cavendon Luck, The Women in His Life and Three Weeks in Paris.

Does she write book series, and which series should I know about?

Yes. She has written several series including the Cavendon Chronicles, The House of Falconer and the Harte Family Saga. Each series follows connected characters and families across multiple books.

What is a good book to start with if I'm new to her work?

A Woman of Substance is widely regarded as the classic place to start and remains her best-known novel. Readers can also begin with the first book in any of her series if they prefer entering through a specific storyline.

In which formats are her books available?

Her novels are available in multiple formats, including paperback, ebook and audiobook, and are sold through major retailers including Booktopia.