In the Lions Den: The House of Falconer

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From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance, a page-turning new Victorian historical family saga.
London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up as a barrow boy on a London market, it is a city of opportunity.

Working his way up Henry Malverns trading company in Piccadilly, James faces fraud and betrayal. A fierce rivalry develops with Henrys daughter and heir Alexis but their animosity masks a powerful attraction.

Embarking on a love affair with the daughter of Russian migrs, Jamess life begins to transform. But as treachery and danger threaten, a secret comes to light that will change his life forever. James must decide where his future lies with Henry Malvern or following his own dream

Gripping, dramatic and bringing the England of Queen Victoria and the British Empire vividly to life, In the Lions Den is a sweeping historical epic from one of our finest storytellers, creator of A Woman of Substance.

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Acclaim for Barbara Taylor Bradford:

A stately home, a dangerous secret and two families whose fates have been intertwined for generationsa gripping period piece set on the brink of the Great War. Exquisite escapism of the highest order. The Lady

A classic saga of loyalty, secrets, passion and intrigueif youve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you Daily Mail

A splendid historical family saga My Weekly

As romantic and thrilling as the rest Independent on Sunday

Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the worlds best at spinning yarns Guardian

There is no one writing sagas like Bradford, and no one but the grand mistress delivers this kind of unforgettable, sweeping, dramatic read Romantic Times

Author Bio

Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, and by the age of twenty was an editor and columnist on Fleet Street. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, became an enduring worldwide bestseller. Her novels have sold more than eighty-five million copies worldwide in more than ninety countries and forty languages, and ten mini-series and television movies have been made of her books. She lives in New York City with her husband, television producer Robert Bradford.