A Dangerous Fortune - Ken Follett

In 1866, a mysterious drowning at the exclusive Windfield School for boys initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. A spectacular New York Times bestseller with more than 500,000 hardcover copies in print. Media advertising and special cover treatment.

nA 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 nIn 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. n n 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. n nPraise for A Dangerous Fortune n n A terrific page-turner.--Los Angeles Times n n Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . .

. old-fashioned entertainment.--San Francisco Chronicle n n Breathlessly plotted . .

. relentlessly suspenseful.--The New York Times n n Gripping, complex plot . .

. sexual intrigue . .

. fascinating characters . .

. You won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner.--Lexington Herald-Leader n n Follett [builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided Eye of the Needle and The Pillars of the Earth.--Playboy n n I don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's A Dangerous Fortune.--Chicago Tribune n n Highly entertaining . .

. Follett's characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . .

. this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.--Publishers Weekly n n Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . .

. A Dangerous Fortune is dangerous reading. You won't be able to put it down.--Authors and Critics n