The Women in His Life

Written by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Narrated by Frances Jeater

A glittering tale of a billionaire tycoon and the women that define him

Maximilian West: filthy rich, corporate raider and a man of almost mythical power, glamour and charm. He appears to have everything. But in reality Maximilian is riven with internal conflict and torn apart by personal doubts.

Many women have loved Maxim – and many strive to reach his fortress heart: Anastasia, his first wife; Camilla, the beautiful English actress; Adriana, the competitive American career woman; and Blair, the mistress who schemes to become his wife. But only one woman holds the key that will unlock Maximilian’s secret – and set his soul free…

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Nov 2, 2017
• ISBN: 9780008252205

Barbara Taylor Bradford

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 Brontë sisters. She lives in New York City. Her official website is: www.barbarataylorbradford.com

Reviews for The Women in His Life

[pstc_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved how this book went through Maximilian's entire life and the effects the various women had on his decisions. The fact that his babysitter ends up taking over the role of his mother is very endearing. Any other babysitter would deliver him to that point and then continue with their own life. This book was writen with feeling and with much love. Taylor-Bradford certainly delivers. this book is engrossing and vividly written - i was living in the time of Hitler and feling the impact of his decisions. the breaking down of the Berlin wall was a good way to bring the book full circle.i will continue my Taylor-Bradford collection. she has not dissapointed me