Barbara Taylor Bradford, Bestselling Novelist, Dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the acclaimed British author known for her bestselling novel 'A Woman of Substance,' has passed away at the age of 91 at her home in New York City. Her literary career began at 46, and she went on to sell over 90 million copies of her works, which were translated into 40 languages. With stories centered on strong women overcoming adversity, Bradford's novels often reflected her own experiences and ambitions, earning her a fortune estimated at over $200 million. Notably, 'A Woman of Substance' has sold more than 30 million copies and was adapted into a successful television miniseries. Throughout her life, Bradford received numerous accolades, including an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. She was celebrated not only for her writing but also for the glamorous persona she cultivated and her unyielding determination in a male-dominated literary world.