In the latest installment of the Harte family chronicle, Barbara Taylor Bradford uncovers a long-buried secret from her beloved Emma's past. When a dying woman begs her granddaughter to find Emma Harte in London, Evan Hughes complies, even though she has no idea who Emma is. Soon, captivated by the allure of that venerable city, she finds herself wrapped up in the glamour and intrigue of the Hartes' world. Navigating the corridors of power in the Hartes' holdings - fashion, newspapers, and hotels - Evan also learns to steer a steady course through the loyalties, passions, and betrayals of the idiosyncratic members of the dynasty. Through her eyes we come to know Emma's secrets, which turn the story back to World War II and a hidden part of her past.