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Sep 24, 1993 · 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 lives.
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A Dangerous Fortune is a novel written by British author Ken Follett in 1993. The story is set against the backdrop of collapse of a bank in 1866. The book also features Follett's first female villain, the domineering and unscrupulous Augusta.
- Ken Follett
- 1993
A Dangerous Fortune is a historical thriller by Ken Follett that follows the rivalry and secrets of a wealthy banking family in Victorian England. The novel explores the impact of a tragic accident, a lethal secret, and a fierce competition for the top job at the bank.
Nov 1, 1994 · 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.
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About A Dangerous Fortune 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
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A breathtaking thriller featuring "political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises" (San Francisco Chronicle), from the #1 New York Times...
In his extraordinary new novel, master storyteller Ken Follett weaves a breath-taking tale set amid the wealth and decadence of Victorian England. In 1866,...
