The Women in His Life
Barbara Taylor Bradford
A glittering tale of a billionaire tycoon and the women that define himMaximilian West: filthy rich, corporate raider and a man of almost mythical power, glamour and charm. He appears to have everything. But in reality Maximilian is riven with internal conflict and torn apart by personal doubts.Many women have loved Maxim – and many strive to reach his fortress heart: Anastasia, his first wife; Camilla, the beautiful English actress; Adriana, the competitive American career woman; and Blair, the mistress who schemes to become his wife. But only one woman holds the key that will unlock Maximilian’s secret – and set his soul free…
BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD
The Women in His Life
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First published in Great Britain by Grafton Books 1990
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This book is for Bob, who means all the world to me, and without whom it could not have been written.
Contents
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Title Page (#u1897cee1-07a5-5acc-bffb-92eeaf00bbcc)
Copyright (#ulink_dc798170-6564-599b-b3a1-5818a0691f0f)
Dedication (#ulink_ca2055ba-aaa1-5cc6-976f-22e1faf5111b)
Part One (#ulink_47de28cd-5efe-5efa-8a47-1a1d40595e72)
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
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Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen