Master of His Fate: A House of Falconer Novel

Barbara Taylor Bradford

Nov 2018 · The House of Falconer Series Book 1 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford comes the first book in a stunning new historical saga.

Victorian England is a country of sharp divides between rich and poor, but James Lionel Falconer, who spends his days working at his father’s market stall, is determined to become a merchant prince. Even as a child, he is everything a self-made man should be: handsome, ambitious, charming, and brimming with self-confidence. James quickly rises through the ranks, proving himself both hardworking and trustworthy, and catching the eye of Henry Malvern, head of the most prestigious shipping company in London. But when threats against his reputation – and his life - begin to emerge, James will have to prove that he truly is the master of his fate.

Through scandal and romance, tragedy and triumph, the Falconer and Malvern family’s lives intertwine in unexpected ways in this expansive and intricately detailed new novel filled with drama, intrigue, and Bradford's trademark cast of compelling characters.

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed this book immensely. Many questions remain, who jumped James, where is percy and the relationship between Alexis and James. This obviously is the 1st book of a series. Read this book if you can not stop wondering about what has happened to all of these wonderful characters. The author is brilliant not only in her character development but the detailed description of architecture , fashion and emotions. I am left wanting more. I pray author doesn't make us wait too long.

an enormous amount of unnecessary descriptions which add nothing to the plot. Tedious descriptions of the dress of the period as well as dishes served at family dinners

About the author

BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD was born and brought up in England and started her writing career as a journalist. She has written dozens of international bestsellers, including Master of his Fate, her thirty-third novel. In 2007, Queen Elizabeth awarded her the OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her literary achievements. She lives in New York with her husband, TV and film producer Robert Bradford.