John Pearson

Barbara Cartland published over 700 novels and holds the Guinness World Record for the most novels published in a year. But what of the woman behind the legend?

This book reveals the secret of her energy, hardships and personal magnetism which won her the affection of 100 million people worldwide.

First publication: 1979 (Weidenfeld & Nicholson)

FUN FACT: Barbara wanted ultimate control of 'her' book and would not allow John to tell the full story. It was therefore published under the pseudonym Henry Cloud.