A Dangerous Fortune
A Novel
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4.4 • 1.8K Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
A tragic accident at a prestigious boarding school sets in motion a vicious conflict of political power, greed, and lust—a “breathlessly plotted [and] relentlessly suspenseful (The New York Times) historical thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth.
“A terrific page-turner.”—Los Angeles Times
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.
Customer Reviews
Ken Follett is a great storyteller
Ken Follett is a great storyteller. This one starts a little slow but turns into an enjoyable page turner.
Very slow and boring until 3/4 of the way through.
I usually read his books in one or two sittings, but this took me four days. Maybe I’ve come to expect too much from Follett because he is so good. Just slower than normal.
A dangerous fortune
Drivel. Could have been written by a student. Go back to researched historical dramas. Boo. Hated it.