Friday, February 5, 2010

Barbara Taylor Bradford New Hardback Copy of Emmas Secret. (Auction ID: 191850, End Time : Mar. 06, 2010 03:23:39) - Okbidnow Auction Site

Barbara Taylor Bradford New Hardback Copy of Emmas Secret. (Auction ID: 191850, End Time : Mar. 06, 2010 03:23:39) - Okbidnow Auction Site

New Hardback Copy of Emma's Secret by Barbara Taylor Bradford this book is in Excellent Condition.

The book the fans have been waiting for: the much-anticipated sequel to the phenomenally successful A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE. The legendary Emma Harte heroine of A Woman of Substance returns.
At the center of this sweeping saga stands Paula O'Neill beloved granddaughter of Emma and the guardian of her vast business empire.
Paula believes that all that Emma left to the family is secure.
However beneath the surface sibling rivalry and discontent are beginning to flare.
Into this volatile mix walks Evan Hughes a young American fashion designer.
On her deathbed Evan's grandmother told her to find Emma Harte.
But Emma has been dead for thirty years and Evan bears an uncanny resemblance to Paula O'Neill. Troubled by Evan's presence Paula turns to Emma's recently discovered war-time diaries to find the truth.
The decades fall away it is London during The Blitz and Emma Harte comes vividly back to life. Working hard under war-time conditions she is also holding her family together as bombs drop sirens wail and her sons go off to war.
As she struggles to cope the will power and strength that have forged Emma into the woman she is all come to the fore.
As the pages unfurl Paula discovers the secret Emma Harte took to the grave to protect others.



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Pastel Portrait of Man in Powdered Wig Holding Box c. 1815 (Auction ID: 186224, End Time : Mar. 30, 2010 03:23:11) - Okbidnow Auction Site

Pastel Portrait of Man in Powdered Wig Holding Box c. 1815 (Auction ID: 186224, End Time : Mar. 30, 2010 03:23:11) - Okbidnow Auction Site

This is an absolutely fabulous pastel portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat and wearing a powdered wig holding a gold box adorned with a lion in the trees.
We believe this portrait to be European, however, this is just an "assumption" on our part.

Description from the estate appraisal:
Appraised in 2002 by Kaminski Auctioneers & Appraisers - Beverly, MA.

"Pastel on paper mounted on board of man holding box. Circa 1815. Unsigned. Empire frame. 22" x 16".
Taking measurements from the exposed back we determine the pastel portrait to be approximately 23" x 16 3/4". The frame measures 27 1/2" x 21 1/2".
The frame is in need of veneer repair and needs to be tightened up can be seen in the photo. The original glass is still intact. Typical old glass appears wavy. We are not giving the frame any value in our listing price.
This item comes from an estate and is being sold for a client.


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