From the Publisher
First there was A Woman of Substance, which began the enthralling story of Emma Harte and propelled Barbara Taylor Bradford straight to the top of bestseller lists across the country. It's sequel, Hold the Dream, proved every bit as compelling and successful. Now, completing this multimillion-copy trilogy is To Be the Best, the final chapter of a heartrending saga and the culmination of an outstanding literary achievement.
Paula McGill O'Neill learned her grandmother's lesson well. As the head of the thriving Harte department store chain, Emma Harte's favorite grandchild wields her power with a masterful and compassionate hand. yet even as she keeps Emma's visionary dream alive, Pauls dares to set out in a bold new direction...to create something she can truly call her own. But instead she finds herself faced with the ultimate challenge, a diabolical enemy who vows to wrest control away from her...an enemy she knows too well.

Sweeoing around the globe and touching on the powerful emotions that define our lives, this is barbara taylor Bradfor's grand farewell to characters both familiar and cherished - a triumphant conclusion that will live on in our hearts forever.

apparently this is the last book in a trilogy. I have not read the preceding two. With this as an example, I have no desire to do that. I found the plotline too convoluted for my tast, the characters unadmirable. In short, idid not enjoy it.

Sylva, NC Wed. July 20, 2011
Great book!The first 2 were great also. This is now the Emma Harte Saga and there are 2 more books - #4 Emma's Secret and #5 Unexpected Blessings. I can't wait to find them. I love most of Barbara Taylor Bradford's books.