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 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

Set amid the decadence of Victorian England, A Dangerous Fortune is a rip-roaring work of historical fiction from the legendary author of The Pillars of the Earth , Ken Follett. It is the tale of the wealthy Pilaster family – and a death that will have repercussions for decades to come . . . 'Compulsively readable' – Sunday Times A Tragic Accident . . . It is 1866. At the highly-exclusive Windfield School, a student drowns in a mysterious accident. The students are confined to their rooms and, in time, the jury return a verdict: accidental death by drowning. A Fierce Rivalry . . . There on that fateful day were Hugh Pilaster and his older cousin Edward, heirs of a powerful banking dynasty with connections that reach from London to far-afield colonies. A Lethal Secret. As adults, the cousins find themselves locked in a vicious competition for the top job at the bank. But as that deadly event from their schooldays resurfaces, it will threaten everything the Pilasters have built. Indeed, the respectable veneer of the family – and of Victorian society – looks set to shatter . . . 'Banks, brothels, and a high body count . . . it's all there' – Financial Times Rich in historical detail and suspensful to the last, A Dangerous Fortune is a powerful, gripping historical saga from the master Ken Follett.

Set amid the decadence of Victorian England, A Dangerous Fortune is a rip-roaring work of historical fiction from the legendary author of The Pillars of the Earth , Ken Follett. It is the tale of the wealthy Pilaster family – and a death that will have repercussions for decades to come . . . 'Compulsively readable' – Sunday Times A Tragic Accident . . . It is 1866. At the highly-exclusive Windfield School, a student drowns in a mysterious accident. The students are confined to their rooms and, in time, the jury return a verdict: accidental death by drowning. A Fierce Rivalry . . . There on that fateful day were Hugh Pilaster and his older cousin Edward, heirs of a powerful banking dynasty with connections that reach from London to far-afield colonies. A Lethal Secret. As adults, the cousins find themselves locked in a vicious competition for the top job at the bank. But as that deadly event from their schooldays resurfaces, it will threaten everything the Pilasters have built. Indeed, the respectable veneer of the family – and of Victorian society – looks set to shatter . . . 'Banks, brothels, and a high body count . . . it's all there' – Financial Times Rich in historical detail and suspensful to the last, A Dangerous Fortune is a powerful, gripping historical saga from the master Ken Follett.