The Heir

Who will rule this family's empire? The Deravenels: Their business empire is worth billions, their influence stretches across the globe. And Edward, the dashing and charismatic chosen son, is the king of his company at last. He has survived harrowing years of betrayal, threats from ruthless enemies, and countless lovershis demanding wife among them. But the most dramatic event of Edward's life is still to come... THE HEIR A worthy heir is needed to keep the Deravenel dynasty alive. But for this family, tragedy and death remain obstacles at every turn. Now Edward must navigate a dangerous collision course between his two brothers: the loyal, beloved Richard and his middle brother, George, an alcoholic bent on ruining Edward and his good name. Or he could pursue an entirely different optionone so desperate, and scandalous, that it would leave the world of the Deravenels forever changed.... "Rife with dastardly struggles, smoldering, illicit passion, and cowardly insidious betrayals...Fans of Bradford's trademark brand of panoramic, multigenerational historical dramas will have plenty to sink their teeth into as the feuding Deravenels continue their rivalry."BooklistBradford, Barbara Taylor is the author of 'The Heir', published 2008 under ISBN 9780312354688 and ISBN 0312354681.