The next installment in the dramatic new Ravenscar series from the international bestselling author of Woman of Substance.
Heirs of Ravenscar
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Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford:
‘The storyteller of substance.’ The Times
'Queen of the genre.' Sunday Times
‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns.’ Guardian
‘Memorable and moving…a sure-fire winner’ Express
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As the First World War draws to a close, all seems golden for young Edward Deravenel, charismatic head of the family empire and master of Ravenscar.
Yet beneath the surface lies discord. Elizabeth Deravenel, his beautiful wife, is jealous and her lies and gossip damage the family name. Worse still is Edward's brother George. His reckless behaviour and treachery lead to blackmail and betrayal.
The fortunes of the house of Deravenel begin to suffer. It is up to Edward's daughter Bess, and her son Harry to secure the the Ravenscar inheritance - whatever it takes ... --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Burton
Format:Paperback
I give this book one star mainly because it never got started. Theres over 300 pages and it never got started. It felt like I was reading a persons day to day life, not very interesting. Some parts of the book were enjoyable to read but overall it just never took off and never kept my interest for long
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs. C. Hall
Format:Paperback
I hoped that this sequel would make up for the dreadful Ravenscar Dynasty but it is awful. It follows the story of the end of the Plantagenets and the rise of the Tudors but set in the 2oth century; so if you know a little history the storyline will be predictable. I would say the only enjoyment is wondering how she is going to bump them all off! It is no longer possible to behead your wife. Please Barbara go back to your old style.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Oh dear!! Quite the most abysmal read I've had for a long time. Miss Taylor Bradford is well-known for her "blockbusters" - but this is the laziest piece of fiction mixed with "historical fact" in a weird kind of mish-mash - maybe she's trying to invent a new genre - "How to be Write a Novel where the Dear Reader Does Not Care About Any of the Main Characters" (and what a boring bunch these Deravenels are!) obviously ripping off the Plantagenets and the Tudors (I mean - Edward D even had a mistress called Jane Shaw - check your history books!). As for Harry Turner wanting to divorce pious, saintly RC Catherine, of Spanish extraction, to marry the (ahem) "sloe-eyed beaty Anne Bowles".... Dear Lord, it's put me off buying another book by this woman. Ever.
(God knows what the editorial team really thought about it... I'm guessing she's successful enough for them not to be, shall we say, completely honest.)
(God knows what the editorial team really thought about it... I'm guessing she's successful enough for them not to be, shall we say, completely honest.)
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Heirs of Ravenscar was a great disappointment. The standard of writing was abysmal: as soon as there was a risk of characters becoming too complicated, they were simply killed off. No attempt was made to follow through any lines of the plot, so that the frequent time leaps left the reader floundering, with previously important aspects simply ignored - take for example Ned's problems with his wife and her unacceptable behaviour, which having played a major role in the book simply fizzles out and no longer features. No credibility, no consistency - the author has seriously let the readers down.
By Maggie
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Quick and efficient service. I have enjoyed all the author's books and the Ravenenscar books were riveting. Could not put them down - Many thanks
By E. D. Fisher
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This second book in the Ravenscar Trilogy brings us into the lives of the second generation, and does so cleverly and addictively.
The characters are, as always, well drawn and you get involved with this family from the start. There are a couple of shocks for which I was unprepared, but they just added to the fascination and desire to read the third book. Well worth getting is you like BTB's work.
The characters are, as always, well drawn and you get involved with this family from the start. There are a couple of shocks for which I was unprepared, but they just added to the fascination and desire to read the third book. Well worth getting is you like BTB's work.
By cabbie
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
loved this iread it a long time back anfd to my suprise i can still remeber it,s story whick i enjoyed emensly
By frannk
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a novel that should be read after the original Ravenscar Dynasty to get the best read from it . It can be read in isolation but it would not be so enjoyable . I found both books very absorbing and well written . It has not been written without marrying it in with the historical events of the period of the book's period . I think it is well written and I thoroughily enjoyed it .
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Heirs of Ravenscar
I was really disappointed with this book. I found it very repetitive. The story line was poor. Every time I thought a good plot was going to develop she simply killed off the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by avid reader
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Heirs of Ravenscar
A fine follow up book to the Ravenscar Dynasty. A truly enjoyable book. Barbara Taylor Bradford is at her best again.
Published 12 months ago by belleek
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Boring
I struggled through the first book and wished I hadn't bothered about this one. It is one the most boring books I have ever read. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2009 by Mme Katherine Baldwin
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Heirs of ravenscar
Heirs of Ravenscar I was extremely pleased with my purchase. The book arrived within three days of purchase and in immaculate condition despite the fact that it was not a 'new'... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2009 by MHC Kimberley
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a sad dissappointment
i am sad to report i have to agree with the other reviews. i have been a BTB fan for many years, having been enchanted by a woman of substance and her other stories. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2008 by Ruth
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not to be recommended
Having been disappointed in the Ravenscar Dynasty I was cautious about reading this book. This book continues the story of Edward and Richard Deravenal really Edward and Richard of... Read more
Published on 20 April 2008 by Mrs. A. Wright
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a poor effort
This was my first and last Taylor Bradford book - it was slow, boring and an historical mess! The characters were one dimensional and the plot lacked passion or excitment. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2008 by M. J. Lardner
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