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Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett (1993, Hardcover)
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This is a thrilling hardcover book titled "Dangerous Fortune" written by the renowned author Ken Follett. Published in 1993 by Random House Publishing Group, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction. With 544 pages and a weight of 37.2 Oz, this book is a great addition to any book collection. The book is written in English and belongs to the genre of non-classifiable and fiction. It has a publication year of 1993 and is available in the format of hardcover. The book title is "Dangerous Fortune" and the author is Ken Follett. This book is perfect for anyone who is looking for a great read that will transport them to a different time and place.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100385311214
ISBN-139780385311212
eBay Product ID (ePID)141746
Product Key Features
TopicHistorical
Book TitleDangerous Fortune
Publication Year1993
Number of Pages544 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon-Classifiable, Fiction
AuthorKen Follett
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight37.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-021912
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. From the Paperback edition.
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal823.9/14
SynopsisIn 1866 tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School when a mysterious accident takes the life of a student. Among the student's circle of friends are Hugh Pilaster; Hugh's older cousin Edward, dissolute heir to the Pilaster banking fortune; and Micky Miranda, the handsome son of a brutal South American oligarchy. The death and its aftermath begin the spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives. From the exclusive men's clubs that cater to every dark desire of England's upper classes to the luxurious ballrooms of the manipulators of the world's wealth, Follett conjures up a stunning panorama of intrigue. A Dangerous Fortune brings us characters swept toward a perilous climax where greed, fed by the shocking truth of a young man's death, must be stopped - or the dreams of a nation will die., 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 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... From the Paperback edition.
LC Classification NumberPR6056.O45D36 1993
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- 24 Mar, 2020
Terrific author great novel
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