- In 1866, tragedy strikes the exclusive Windfield School when a young student drowns in a mysterious accident. His death and its aftermath initiate a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.
- From the exclusive men’s clubs and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London’s upper class to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world’s wealth, one family is splintered by a shared legacy. But greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy’s death, must be stopped, or the dreams of a nation will die.
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“Ken Follett writes two kinds of novels: good spy thrillers or good historical novels. This is the latter, a book where the reader is dipped into the subterfuge and manipulation of a major banking company in Victorian England, owned by the Pilaster family who have been haunted by an event which happened at a boarding school years ago. The plot has more twists than a corkscrew as the family’s need for money and recognition plunge them into devious playing of Victorian values, ambitious plans and even murder. Hugh Pilaster, the hero of the story, has a kind of Hugh-Grantish confusion about him, even as he fights to keep the love of his life and his position in society, which is at times both endearing and annoying, and we find out more about Victorian brothels than we really want to, but other than that, a brilliant read.” By J. Berry
“This is the third Follett book I’ve read in a row. It all started with Pillars of the Earth, the best book I’ve ever read. I read A placed Called Freedom right after that and enjoyed that alot as well. And I just got finished with A Dangerous Fortune. I can’t possibly say enough good things about Ken Follett. Once again, it’s the characters that drive the book. He takes you on a journey with these characters through many years of their lives and you get to see how they encounter, react and truimph over adversity. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but this is another ‘must read’ in my opinion. His characters are varied and colorful and the relationships, from friendship to love, villainy and hatred are so genuine I couldn’t help but wish that these people lived at that point in history. A wonderful read that I will no doubt enjoy again in the future.” By Matthew Schiariti
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Product Details
Author: Ken Follett
Kindle price: Hardcover from $2.49 Paperback from $0.77 Mass Market Paperback $5.98
Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages
Publisher: Dell; Reprint edition (November 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0440217490
ISBN-13: 978-0440217497
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.3 x 6.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1,474 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,751 in Books
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