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Just Rewards (Abridged): A Novel of the Harte Family Audiobook
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From New York Times blockbuster bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes the astonishing final episode of the Harte family saga. Just Rewards is the dramatic conclusion of the extraordinary tale of Emma Harte's great granddaughters. In this sweeping novel, the Harte women find themselves in the midst of weddings and intrigue. Linnet O'Neill, great-granddaughter of Emma Harte, finds herself following in the footsteps of the original woman-of-substance as she battles to modernize the family business. Returning from her honeymoon full of fresh ideas for bringing the Harte empire into the new century, Linnet locks horns with her mother, Paula, in a battle about the future. But when Paula falls ill, Linnet finds herself alone at the helm, just as her great-grandmother once was. Evan Hughes, Linnet's American cousin, is pregnant and planning her small family wedding. Life seems good until a harsh confrontation with her adopted sister puts Evan in the hospital. Tessa Fairley, Linnet's sister, is ready to start a new life after an acrimonious divorce, which might include rivaling Linnet for the top spot in the Harte business. In the midst of planning her own glamorous summer wedding in Ireland, India Standish is thrown off balance when her fiancé's daughter Atlanta comes to live with them—closely followed by his unstable ex-girlfriend, intent on trouble. However, it is Evan's sister Angharad who makes the most ripples within the family, trying to infiltrate the quartet of young women and latching on to Jonathan Ainsley, the deadly enemy of the Hartes, endangering every family member in the process.
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"I've gotten to know the characters in each of the past six books in the Woman of Substance series. I have really enjoyed each of these books and I recently received my Woman of Substance Trilogy DVD in the mail...can't wait to watch the movies!! There really should be movies of ALL the books. Now, I know that at the end of this book, Jonathan is not dead, but will that storyline ever be resolved? Starting to read Breaking the Rules, but so far any characters related to Emma Harte are being kept "secret.""
— Anne (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Bradford's latest is a truly remarkable conclusion to her beloved Harte family saga. The characters' lives intertwine to create a riveting and intense plot. Not many novels have the ability to completely immerse the reader, but this one draws you into the story from the very first page.
— RT Book Reviews -
Fans of Bradford will be delighted to reacquaint themselves with tried-and-true favorites from her previous novels.
— Bookreporter.com -
Barbara Taylor Bradford is the storyteller of Substance.
— The Times (London) -
In this age of chick-lit and video games, the enduring theme of family loyalty ennobles the Harte family saga and elevates it to a heartwarming crescendo.
— BookPage on Unexpected Blessings -
The exploits and adventures of Bradford’s indomitable heroines...make for lusty escapist fiction.
— Publishers Weekly on Unexpected Blessings -
Burton's delivery and timing are impeccable.
— AudioFile magazine on Unexpected Blessings -
Kate Burton's pleasing voice and impeccable direction precisely capture the mood, convincing accents, and personalities of the ultra-rich and famous. She handles sibling rivalries and romantic intrigues with finesse.
— AudioFile magazine on Emma's Secret
Just Rewards Listener Reviews
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" Final book of the Emma Harte series. I recommend the whole series. "
— Jackie, 2/7/2014 -
" Not my cup of coffee anymore ... boring. "
— Amelita, 1/29/2014 -
" As I had only read the first of the series I was a bit in the dark at times and got the characters a bit mixed up at times and had to refer back to previous pages to sort myself out. Not sure if I am going to read the next in the series if there is one. "
— Bettyjoy, 12/31/2013 -
" This one featured Evan and Gid with the twins being born. Robin and Edwina both died in this one. India got married and Jonathon and Evan's sister started a relationship and at the end he is very badly hurt and she is married to him with a child on the way. I am sure there will be another one. "
— Connie, 12/20/2013 -
" I thought this book was pretty good. its something i wouldnt usually read but it was a good mix of girly gosip,romance and suspence. it had a good story line and the characters where nicley developed the one thing i really didnt like was the ending. "
— Taryn, 12/8/2013 -
" I enjoyed the entire series, however I was disappointed in the ending of this saga. "
— Colette, 12/2/2013 -
" This is a continuing saga - not bad. "
— Linda, 11/30/2013 -
" Granddaughter Takes over Family Business. "
— Rebecca, 11/17/2013 -
" I couldn't even get through the first 10 chapters. "
— Nancy, 10/29/2013 -
" We can't do anymore Emma Harte. It's now just a poor relation of this origin. "
— Emma, 12/6/2012 -
" This is a book in a series and so I would start with the first book at work towards this last one, I started towards the end with the third to last book and now I am going to have to go back to the beginning but it is a very good book if you like romance and mystery. "
— Leah, 9/15/2012 -
" I've enjoyed every book about the Harte family. "
— Shannon, 7/31/2012 -
" i learn alot about things, about pople's hatred for one another and also love "
— Maria, 7/31/2012 -
" A great conclusion! But will there be more to the story? "
— Jencey/, 1/6/2012 -
" This series keeps getting more implausible, yet I keep reading "
— Jennifer, 6/27/2011 -
" Good book in the series about Emma Harte and her family. I think the entire series is worth reading. "
— Mirah, 5/17/2011 -
" Great book in the Emma Harte series. Just would have been great to have a refresher, before listening to. "
— Sue, 4/3/2011 -
" I read all six of these books. They were interesting, but as each book went on and the family grew larger it was difficult figuring out who was who. The ending really wasn't an ending, so I'm wondering if there will be yet another book coming. I hope not. "
— Peggy, 2/11/2011 -
" Definitely my least favorite of the series. "
— Stasy, 9/14/2010 -
" Angel picked this out for me from Value village for Christmas one year- when she was about 5? "
— Maaike, 5/3/2010 -
" Emma Harts great grandchildren "
— Nicole, 2/19/2010 -
" an easy read...the third book i read in this series. all are rich and always come out on top. "
— Jeanne, 1/30/2010 -
" The last of the Harte Saga, and I want more. "
— Tania, 1/2/2010 -
" Not my cup of coffee anymore ... boring. "
— Amelita, 10/20/2009 -
" I couldn't even get through the first 10 chapters. "
— Nancyboat, 4/1/2009 -
" i learn alot about things, about pople's hatred for one another and also love "
— Maria, 11/18/2008 -
" A great conclusion! But will there be more to the story? "
— Jencey, 11/15/2008 -
" Great book in the Emma Harte series. Just would have been great to have a refresher, before listening to. "
— Sue, 9/25/2008 -
" This is a continuing saga - not bad. "
— Linda, 9/15/2008 -
" This series keeps getting more implausible, yet I keep reading "
— Jennifer, 8/13/2008 -
" Final book of the Emma Harte series. I recommend the whole series. "
— Jackie, 2/27/2008 -
" This is a book in a series and so I would start with the first book at work towards this last one, I started towards the end with the third to last book and now I am going to have to go back to the beginning but it is a very good book if you like romance and mystery. "
— Leah, 7/25/2007
About Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford, bestselling author, was born and raised in England where she started her writing career as a journalist. She has written numerous international bestsellers, and fifteen of her novels have made the New York Times bestsellers list. Ten of her novels have been adapted into television mini-series, starring actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Deborah Kerr, and Elizabeth Hurley. She has been inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America and in June of 2007 was awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature.
About the Narrators
Kate Burton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is best known for her work on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, The Elephant Man, The Constant Wife, and Spring Awakening, as well as on television in Grey’s Anatomy and Empire Falls. Her films include Big Trouble in Little China, The Ice Storm, Unfaithful, and Remember Me. She played the title role in Alice in Wonderland with her father, Richard Burton, on PBS.
Terry Donnelly is a narrator and an actress who has appeared on television in Law & Order. She is the narrator of more than a dozen audiobooks, and her reading of Quentins by Maeve Binchy was a finalist in 2003 for the prestigious Audie Award in the category of Solo Narration – Female. She earned an AudioFile Earphones Award for her reading of The Gathering by Anne Enright in which she was praised for “capturing [the author’s] every subtlety.”