EAN: 9780440217497

A DANGEROUS FORTUNE - KEN FOLLETT KARTONIERT (TB)

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 Fire  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.   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 won't 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
don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's
A Dangerous Fortune."-Chicago Tribune   "Highly entertaining . . . Follett's 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 won't be able to put it down."-Authors and
Critics

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