The Carpetbaggers

Ruthless ambition, raw desire, and the glittering promise of the American dream collide in Harold Robbins’ explosive bestseller The Carpetbaggers. Inspired by the glamour and scandal of early Hollywood and postwar industry, the novel follows Jonas Cord—a daring aviator, film mogul, and self-made billionaire—whose drive for power and pleasure knows no limits. From boardrooms to bedrooms, Robbins paints a world where success comes at the cost of innocence and loyalty. Bold, sensual, and unapologetically provocative, The Carpetbaggers captures the pulse of an era obsessed with fame, money, and freedom—an unflinching portrait of America’s hunger for success and the high price of excess.