"A Dangerous Fortune" by Ken Follett follows the lives of the Pilaster Family, particularly focusing on Hugh, over a span of 30 plus years. The story revolves around family conflict, tensions, and manipulation set against the backdrop of the late 1800s English banking scene. The plot includes elements of mystery, intrigue, treachery, and character development, with a narrative that spans generations and intertwines various relationships and events.
delves into themes of deception, family dynamics, financial chicanery, loveless marriages, murder, and the impact of individual decisions on the future. It is described as a page-turner with a fast-paced plot, rich and believable characters, and a blend of suspense, greed, retribution, and complex relationships. The writing style is praised for its detail, historical accuracy, and the ability to engage readers with a well-crafted storyline that balances darkness with humor.
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Triggers and content warnings include themes of manipulation, murder, betrayal, and some depictions of homophobia.
Has Romance?
The book contains elements of romance, though it is intertwined with broader themes of intrigue and societal issues.
From The Publisher:
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
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Parts of this book I found entertaining and interesting and other parts slow and tedious with very juvenile writing. However I did enjoy it to a point and something kept me reading it even if it was predictable most of the time.
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About the Author:
Ken Follett is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 170 million copies of his thirty-two books. Follett's first bestseller was Eye of the Needle, a spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989, The Pillars of the…
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