{"product_id":"a-dangerous-fortune-paperback","title":"A Dangerous Fortune - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKen Follett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA breathtaking thriller featuring \"political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises\" (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e), from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Column of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A terrific page-turner.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . . . old-fashioned entertainment.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Breathlessly plotted . . . relentlessly suspenseful.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gripping, complex plot . . . sexual intrigue . . . fascinating characters . . . You won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLexington Herald-Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Follett [builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Highly entertaining . . . Follett's characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . . . this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . . . \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e is dangerous reading. You won't be able to put it down.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuthors and Critics \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Follett\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett's first bestseller was \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e, a spy story set in the Second World War. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1989 \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth \u003c\/i\u003ewas published and has since become Follett's most popular novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah's Book Club pick. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIts sequel, \u003ci\u003eWorld Without End\u003c\/i\u003e, proved equally popular and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 6.8 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755886346528,"sku":"9780440217497","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f44f77290d325cc378a50c618a9cc8f4.webp?v=1780070345","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-dangerous-fortune-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}