Being Elizabeth
Being Elizabeth by Barbara Taylor Bradford is the final novel in the bestselling Ravenscar Trilogy, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in March 2009. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Elizabeth Turner, a member of the illustrious Deravenel family, as she navigates the complexities of inheriting the family business, a company steeped in tradition and male dominance. At just twenty-five, Elizabeth embodies the ambition and charisma of her ancestors, facing immense challenges as she steps into a role long dominated by men.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of family life, romance, and ambition, set against the backdrop of both the Yorkshire moors and the vibrant city of London as the twentieth century comes to a close. With the guidance of her mentor Cecil Williams and the complicated relationship with her childhood friend Robert Dunley, Elizabeth’s journey is marked by passion, betrayal, and the pursuit of her birthright. This compelling saga explores the intricacies of power dynamics and personal relationships within a contemporary setting.
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THE FINAL NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING RAVENSCAR TRILOGY
Elizabeth Turner, scion of the fabled Deravenel family, carries the red-gold hair and beautiful English complexion of her ancestors. And it is not just her colouring that she has inherited from Edward Deravenel. Astute and charismatic, she is also bold, daring and fiercely ambitious, with the same ruthless streak.
Now, aged just twenty-five, she stands in the position she has dreamed of – inheriting the family business, Deravenels. Over eight hundred years old, the company is a bastion of male chauvinism and the challenge that lies ahead of Elizabeth is immense.
Cecil Williams acts as Elizabeth’s mentor while navigating the treacherous corridors of power with her. But her greatest ally is her childhood friend, handsome, charming Robert Dunley. Highly intelligent, he is her match in every way – and there is a spark between them that is impossible to resist. Yet Robert is already married. When they begin an affair it scandalises those around them. But far worse is to come…
From the family seat perched high on the Yorkshire moors to the glamour of London as the twentieth century draws to a close, Elizabeth fights for her birthright and her inheritance. Passion, drama, betrayal and death stalk the pages of this gripping new blockbuster from the author of A Woman of Substance.
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