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Best-selling Author Barbara Taylor Bradford Dies at 91, Leaving Legacy of Empowering Fiction

Acclaimed writer of 'A Woman of Substance' transformed rags-to-riches storytelling over four decades

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Barbara Taylor Bradford, an acclaimed novelist whose breakthrough book “A Woman of Substance” changed contemporary fiction, died at home on November 24, 2024. She died at the age of 91, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness.

Bradford’s incredible journey from a young journalist in Leeds to an international literary legend exemplified the strong female characters she created. She began her career as a typist for the Yorkshire Evening Post at the age of 15. She rose to become the publication’s only female reporter by discreetly putting her pieces into the sub-editor’s tray.

Her breakthrough work, “A Woman of Substance,” released in 1979, propelled her to international prominence. The book sold 30 million copies worldwide and introduced readers to Emma Harte, a tenacious woman who rises from maid to successful businesswoman. The novel’s popularity ushered in a busy writing career lasting over four decades.

“She broke new ground with her sweeping epic novels spanning generations,” her publisher and editor, Lynne Drew, stated. “She epitomized the woman of substance she created, particularly with her ruthless work ethic.”

Bradford’s impact went beyond publication. The 1985 television version of her first novel was Channel 4’s most-watched program, with nearly 14 million viewers and two Emmy nominations. Jenny Seagrove, who played the lead character, described Bradford as “a powerhouse of glamour and warmth.”

Bradford wrote extensively about house design before pursuing a career in literature, publishing the “Complete Encyclopedia of Homemaking Ideas” in 1968. In a 2017 Guardian interview, she discussed her writing process: “I wanted to write about women positively.”

In 2007, Queen Elizabeth awarded her an OBE for her literary accomplishments. Bradford has acted as an ambassador for the National reading Trust, which works to increase reading skills in neglected areas.

Bradford’s final novel, “The Wonder Of It All,” published last year, concluded the House of Falconer trilogy and was her 40th work of fiction. She is survived by a legacy of 40 novels that challenged and inspired people throughout the world.

Her husband, Robert Bradford, a Hollywood producer who adapted many of her novels, died in 2019.

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