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Her Own Rules Kindle Edition

by Barbara Taylor Bradford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 2,104 ratings

From the internationally bestselling author of A Woman of Substance

A forgotten past hides the key to the future.

Meredith Stratton, at forty-four the owner of six elegant international inns, is about to celebrate her daughter’s engagement. At this seemingly happy time in her life she begins to suffer from a strange illness that baffles everyone. Her doctor cannot find a physical cause for her debilitating symptoms, and, desperate for answers, she seeks the help of a psychiatrist. Through therapy Meredith peels back the layers of her life to discover the truth behind her most careful creation – herself. Determined to get well, Meredith traces her roots back to another country where she learns about childhood experiences that dramatically changed her life. What she discovers is not only the key to the past but to her future happiness and fulfilment as a woman.

Moving from the Connecticut countryside, the busy streets and suites of London, Paris and New York, to the pastoral beauty of a château in the Loire, Her Own Rules is an exciting and suspenseful novel about secrets, survival, redemption and love.

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  1. Print length
    356 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins
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  5. Publication date
    9 Jun. 2009
  6. File size
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Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford:

'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

‘A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigue…if you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you’ Daily Mail

‘As romantic and thrilling as the rest’ Independent on Sunday

‘Another great yarn from the ultimate storyteller’ The Sun

‘The storyteller of substance.’ The Times

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Meredith Stratton is forty-four and a successful businesswoman

The owner of six elegant international inns, she is about to celebrate her only daughters engagement. At this seemingly happy time in her life, Meredith begins to suffer from a strange illness that baffles everyone. Her doctor cannot find a cause for her debilitating symptoms, and, desperate for answers, she seeks the help of a psychiatrist. Through therapy, Meredith peels back the layers of her life to discover the truth behind her most careful creation – herself.

Secrets, survival, redemption and love abound in this compelling story of a woman who uncovers the key to her tormented past, and finds courage to live by her own rules."Barbara Taylor Bradford is a wonderful storyteller who can convey the power of love. The warmth and compassion of her tale bought tears to my jaded old eyes."
SUNDAY EXPRESS

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002UZ5JBI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 9 Jun. 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ New Ed
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 374 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007330843
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 2,104 ratings

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Barbara Taylor Bradford

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Barbara Taylor Bradford, OBE, is one of the world's best loved storytellers. Her 1979 debut novel, A Woman of Substance, ranks as one of the top-ten bestselling books of all-time, with more than 30 million copies in print. All her novels to date have been major worldwide bestsellers.

Barbara was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, the only child of Freda and Winston Taylor. She grew up in the Leeds suburb of Armley and left school at 15 for the typing pool at the Yorkshire Evening Post. At 16 she was a reporter, and at 18 she became the paper’s first woman’s page editor. By the time she was 20, she had moved to London where she became a fashion editor and columnist on Fleet Street. Barbara started writing fiction when she was just seven, and sold her first short story to a magazine for seven shillings and sixpence when she was ten years old.

Barbara’s books have sold more than 91 million copies worldwide in more than 90 countries and 40 languages. Ten of her books were made into Emmy-nominated miniseries and television movies by her late husband, the film producer Robert Bradford.

In 2007, Barbara was awarded an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her contributions to literature. A passionate supporter of literacy, she is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust; in 2019 she was made an ambassador for Women in Journalism and in the same year she was presented with The Leeds Award, which recognised her loyalty to, and depiction of, her Yorkshire roots. Her original manuscripts are archived at the Brotherton Library at Leeds University, alongside the works of the Bronte sisters. She lives in New York City.

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  • rosemary
    5.0 out of 5 stars most enjoyable light reading.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 September 2013
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    I have enjoyed Barbara Bradford's books for many years,they are light and interesting and since seeing A Woman of Substance on T V year ago I've been hooked. Have just finished this in hosp. After a hip replacement!!
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  • Amelia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2020
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  • Mrs C Aherrin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2019
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    Another wonderful story.
    Plenty of twists and turns and very absorbing
    Look forward to the next book and more great stories
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  • Margaret Bain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2020
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    Real page Turner. Another great read bt BarbarsTaylor Beadford
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  • louby lou
    3.0 out of 5 stars lady alone
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 January 2014
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    Chose a middle lrating as I found it slightly boring. Since I have always read this authors' books I was very surprised. It became very obvious half way through as to what the ending would be. Very few highs or lows and I was relieved to finish it. If you like a Mills and Boon type book then this is for you
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  • Duncan Donaldson
    4.0 out of 5 stars review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2013
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    Unfortunately my wife has not yet read this book so unable to comment. Going on previous BTB novels I have rated it 4 stars as I am sure it will be at least that?
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Her own rules
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2015
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    Lovely story from start to finish a really easy read I loved the book can't wait to start next one
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Her Own Rules
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2017
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    Good read. Heartfelt story of a young girl who came through all lifelong ups and downs and came out brilliantly at the end.
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  • Patti Ham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous story
    Reviewed in Canada on 29 February 2024
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    So many twists and turns I thoroughly enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. I got really caught up with the characters and the book flowed really well. Excellent read
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  • Judith S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A capturing novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 January 2025
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    A must read. It drew me into their lives and was not your typical read. A unique book. I didn’t want to put it down.
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  • Haven
    4.0 out of 5 stars NICE READ
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 March 2022
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    Love Barbara Taylor Bradford books. This one was a feel good book.
    Warm story from start to finish.
    Used to mysteries and surprise ending. You can guess this will end well.
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  • Janice L
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed thoughts
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 May 2024
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    I enjoyed Her Own Rules, most of time! But really mixed about Dangerous to Know. The story just seemed abit off the wall to me but I did like the characters and how they are set up in story. Worth a read but some might be disappointed.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a gripping book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 April 2025
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    An amazing story and storyteller! I could not put it down! She so brought her characters to life and you lived with each.
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