A Dangerous Fortune
A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett is a historical fiction novel published by Pan Macmillan on May 28, 2019. This edition spans 595 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in Victorian England, centering on the affluent Pilaster family and the long-lasting consequences of a tragic drowning incident at the exclusive Windfield School in 1866. As the story progresses, the focus shifts to the rivalry between cousins Hugh and Edward Pilaster, heirs to a powerful banking dynasty, whose competition for dominance is complicated by the resurfacing of their shared past.
Readers will encounter a richly detailed exploration of family dynamics, ambition, and the darker undercurrents of Victorian society. The plot intricately weaves elements of mystery and suspense, as the initial accident casts a long shadow over the Pilasters’ lives, threatening to unravel their carefully constructed world. With themes of rivalry and secrets, A Dangerous Fortune offers a compelling glimpse into the complexities of wealth and power during a tumultuous era.
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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.
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