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In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many loves... From the exclusive men's club and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London's upper classes to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world's wealth, Ken Follett conjures up a stunning array of contrasts. This breathtaking novel portrays a family splintered by lust, bound by a shared legacy... men and women swept toward a perilous climax where greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy's death, must be stopped, or not just one man's dreams, but those of a nation, will die...
"Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- The New York Times. "Gripping, complex plot.. sexual intrigue...fascinating characters...you won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner!" -- Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A breathtaking thriller featuring "political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises" (San Francisco Chronicle), from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Column of FireIn 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 mens clubs and brothels that cater to every dark desire of Londons upper class to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the worlds wealth, one family is splintered by a shared legacy. But greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boys death, must be stopped, or the dreams of a nation will die. Praise for A Dangerous Fortune A terrific page-turner.Los Angeles Times Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . . . old-fashioned entertainment.San Francisco Chronicle Breathlessly plotted . . . relentlessly suspenseful.The New York Times Gripping, complex plot . . . sexual intrigue . . . fascinating characters . . . You wont be able to put down this exciting page-turner.Lexington Herald-Leader Follett [builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided Eye of the Needle and The Pillars of the Earth.Playboy I dont usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Folletts A Dangerous Fortune.Chicago Tribune Highly entertaining . . . Folletts characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . . . this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.Publishers Weekly Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . . . A Dangerous Fortune is dangerous reading. You wont be able to put it down.Authors and Critics In 1866, a mysterious drowning at the exclusive Windfield School for boys initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. A spectacular New York Times bestseller with more than 500,000 hardcover copies in print. Media advertising and special cover treatment. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780440217497