Taylor Bradford revisits Yorkshire roots

The Leeds-born writer, who has sold a staggering 82 million books worldwide, took centre stage at the Yorkshire Post Literary Lunch where she enthralled the 300-strong audience gathered at Harrogate's Cairn Hotel.

It is more than 30 years since the former Yorkshire Evening Post journalist made her literary debut with A Woman of Substance, which became one of the top 10 best sellers of all time.

Her latest novel, Playing the Game, is set in the glamorous and secretive depths of the art world.

"This book has secrets, lies, treachery – and all this exists in the art world," Taylor Bradford said.