CMG Worldwide proudly announces the representation of Barbara Cartland and Barbara Taylor Bradford.
About Barbara Cartland
Barbara Cartland was one of the most successful and well-known of all British romance novelists and was undoubtedly the most prolific, writing 723 books in her long lifetime of which 675 are romantic novels and include 160 brand new titles that are currently being published as the Barbara Cartland Pink Collection.
She wrote across a wide variety of genres, but is of course most closely associated with romance, and with her stories of chaste heroines, dashing heroes and everyone finally living happily ever after. Barbara was a colourful character in many senses of the word and was as well known for her controversial and witty interviews and absorbingly exciting life story as she was for her bright pink clothes and extravagant appearance.
About Barbara Taylor Bradford
Barbara Taylor Bradford was one of the world’s most successful and beloved novelists, authoring 40 novels that all became international bestsellers. With more than 91 million copies sold in over 40 languages and 90 countries, she earned a reputation as the “grand dame of blockbusters” and the “Queen of the genre.”
Born and raised in Leeds, England, Barbara began her career in journalism at the Yorkshire Evening Post, becoming its first Woman’s Editor at just 18 before moving to London’s Fleet Street. She was married for 55 years to television and film producer Robert Bradford, who managed her career and produced television adaptations of ten of her bestselling novels.
Appointed an OBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007 for services to literature, Barbara received numerous honorary doctorates and lifetime achievement awards throughout her distinguished career. She was also a passionate advocate for literacy, serving as an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and helping launch The Write Stuff, a competition to encourage young female writers.
Barbara continued writing until her passing in November 2024, completing her final novel, The Wonder of It All. Her extraordinary legacy endures through her timeless stories, which continue to captivate readers around the world.
