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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 show more 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.
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An OK followup to The Ravenscar Dynasty- the author reminds us repeatedly of what happened in the first book in case you've forgotten. Sometimes there are huge gaps in time- eg. one character jumps from being in their 20s to dead in a couple of pages- some dates would have been nice instead of making me wonder if me book had all its pages. Also, I found Harry's story quite contrived. Apparently this is a trilogy, will be interested to see where this heads- but seeing as I know my English history, I think I can safely guess.
although I didn't read the first book, ravenscar dynasty, I was able to pick up where it was left off. however, it's lull at the start but luckily picks up in the mid onwards. towards the end felt rushed, as though the author wanted to have a closure to the end of the saga.
I'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.
One 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.
I was surprised considering other books by Bradford are books that I have enjoyed.
Couldn't even finish reading it - I though I liked her writing but this was boring!!!!
This is not up to her usual standard. It didn't hold my interest.
Edward Deravenel staat aan het hoofd van een bloeiend familie-imperium, dat succesvol handelt in olie. De Eerste Wereldoorlog is geëindigd en een mooie toekomst ligt voor hem open. Toch moet Edward impopulaire maatregelen nemen die ten koste gaan van de hechte familiebanden.
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Als Edward sterft en zijn jonge zoons op raadselachtige wijze zijn ontvoerd en verdwenen, staat zijn dochter Bess voor de haast onmogelijke taak het bedrijf te redden en te zorgen voor het voortbestaan van de Ravenscar Dynastie. De Ravenscar familiesaga: macht en geld, passieen verleiding, ambitie en verraad zijn de regels van het spel.
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Als Edward sterft en zijn jonge zoons op raadselachtige wijze zijn ontvoerd en verdwenen, staat zijn dochter Bess voor de haast onmogelijke taak het bedrijf te redden en te zorgen voor het voortbestaan van de Ravenscar Dynastie. De Ravenscar familiesaga: macht en geld, passieen verleiding, ambitie en verraad zijn de regels van het spel.
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Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Upper Armley, Leeds, in Yorkshire on May 10, 1933. At the age of fifteen, she was working as a typist for the Yorkshire Evening Post. After six months, she was promoted to cub reporter in the newsroom. At eighteen, she became the newspaper's Woman's Page Editor and at twenty, she headed for London where she show more became Fashion Editor of the magazine Woman's Own. She also reported for the London Evening News, Today Magazine and other publications, covering everything from crime to show business. In 1961, she met her future husband Robert Bradford and they were married in 1963. After they married, they moved to the United States and she began writing a syndicated column, Designing Woman. The column was published for twelve years and received several awards. Her debut novel, A Woman of Substance, was published in 1979 and she has since written over 20 novels. Many of her novels have been made into television mini-series including A Woman of Substance, Voice of the Heart, Act of Will, Everything to Gain and A Secret Affair. She also wrote children's books and eight books on decorating. She has received numerous awards for her work including the Matrix Award from New York Women in Communication Inc in 1985, the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award in 1995, the Five Towns Music and Art Foundation's Award of Achievement for outstanding accomplishments in the field of Literature in 1997 and the British Excellence Award in 1998. She was inducted into the Matrix Hall of Fame in 1998 and into the Writers Hall of Fame of America in 2003. In 2007, she was awarded an OBE (The Order of the British Empire) by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to Literature. She is a member of the James Madison Council of the Library of Congress. She is also involved in several charity projects such as Literacy Partners and the Police Athletic League of New York City. She made the New York Times Best Seller List in 2014 with her title Cavendon Hall. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- Erfgenamen van Ravenscar
- Original title
- The Heir of Ravenscar
- Alternate titles
- Heirs of Ravenscar
- Original publication date
- 2007
- People/Characters
- Edward Deravenel; Richard Deravenel; George Deravenel; Bess Deravenel
- Important places
- England, UK
- Epigraph*
- Edward was een edel mens en had een optimistische instelling.Toch kon hij, wanneer hij een boos gezicht moest opzetten, heel angstwekkend op zijn omgeving overkomen. Voor zijn vrienden en anderen was hij gemalle;ijk toegankel... (show all)ijk, zelfs voor wie het laagst in aanzien stond. Dominic Mancini
Toen de familie Plantagenet elkaar ging uitmoorden, was dat het begin van het einde van de dynastie. London citizen: 15de eeuw
Wee mij, ik zie de ondergang van mijn huis! Nu heeft de tijger de slanke ree gepakt, En dra vergrijpt verwaten tirannien Zich aan de onnozele, eerbiedloze troon: Welkom verdelging, bloedvergieten, slachting! Ik zie, als op ee... (show all)n kaart, de grenslijn reeds! William Shakespeare: Richard III, Akte II, Scène I
Waarheid is waarheid en liefde is liede Schenk ons de genade ervan te proeven; Maar als waarheid mijn lief te wreed is, Laat ik die aan haar voorbijgaan. Alfred Edgar Coppard
Koester, in een ongerept heiligdom, Een ontoegankelijke vallei met droombeelden. Ellen Glasgow A Certain Measure
Hij die anderen kent is wij; Hij die zichzelve kent is verlicht, Lao Tzu
Het mensenhart heeft verborgen schatten, Heimelijk gekoesterd, in stilte verzegeld Charlotte Brontë Evening Solace
Ik sliep en droomde dat leven schoonheid was. Ik ontwaakte - en kwam tot de ontdekking dat leven plicht was. Ellis Sturgis Hooper Beauty and Duty
Ik bleef nog wat bij hen, onder die vriendelijke heme;: keek naar de nachtvlinders die tussen de hei en de wilde hyacinten fladderden; luisterde naar de zachte briesndie door het gras fluisterde; en vroeg me af hoe iemand zic... (show all)h ooit zou kunnen voorstellen dat in de vredige wereld ooit onrustig werd geslapen. Emily Brontë Wuthering Heights
Ongemeen wij, rechtvaardig en overtuigend; Laatdunkend en bitter voor wie niets van hem moest hebben; Maar voor hen bij wie hij in de gunst stond zoet als het voorjaar. William Shakespeare: Richard VIII, Akte VI, toneel III
Ik heb dikwijls dezelfde vreemde, ontroerende droom Over een onbekende vrouw, van wie ik houd en die van mij houdt. Paul Verlaine Poèmes Saturniens 'Mon Rêve Famillier
Ík wens niet naar rede te luisteren... Rede houdt altijd in wat iemand anders te zeggen heeft. Elizabeth Gaskell
Een ongeluk, dat weet je, komt nooit alleen. Cervantes - Dedication*
- Voor Bob: vanwege zijn liefdevolle steun en ruimhartigheid, en omdat hij me nooit afvalt.
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