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Dangerous Fortune : A Novel by Ken Follett (1994, Mass Market)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100440217490

ISBN-139780440217497

eBay Product ID (ePID)141768

Product Key Features

Book TitleDangerous Fortune : a Novel

Number of Pages576 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1994

TopicSagas, Thrillers / Suspense, Thrillers / Historical, Historical

GenreFiction

AuthorKen Follett

FormatMass Market

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight9.8 Oz

Item Length6.9 in

Item Width4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murders and financial crises...old-fashioned entertainment!" -- San Francisco Chronicle . "Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- 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 ., "Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murders and financial crises...old-fashioned entertainment!" -- San Francisco Chronicle. "Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- 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., "Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murders and financial crises...old-fashioned entertainment!" -- San Francisco Chronicle . "Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- 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 ., 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 , "Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murders and financial crises...old-fashioned entertainment!" --San Francisco Chronicle. "Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." --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.

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Decimal823.9/14

SynopsisA 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, 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, 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.

LC Classification NumberPR6015.I3