{"product_id":"a-dangerous-fortune-9780440217497","title":"A Dangerous Fortune","description":"\u003cb\u003eA breathtaking thriller featuring \"political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises\" (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e), from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eA Column of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A terrific page-turner.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . . . old-fashioned entertainment.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Breathlessly plotted . . . relentlessly suspenseful.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Gripping, complex plot . . . sexual intrigue . . . fascinating characters . . . You won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLexington Herald-Leader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Follett [builds] to a dramatic climax with the same masterful control that guided \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Highly entertaining . . . Follett's characters are drawn with broad, realistic strokes . . . this story of greed and retribution should win Follett new fans.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Rich, complex, thrilling, suspenseful, well plotted . . . \u003ci\u003eA Dangerous Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e is dangerous reading. You won't be able to put it down.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAuthors and Critics \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKen Follett\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett's first bestseller was \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e, a spy story set in the Second World War. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1989 \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth \u003c\/i\u003ewas published and has since become Follett's most popular novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah's Book Club pick. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIts sequel, \u003ci\u003eWorld Without End\u003c\/i\u003e, proved equally popular and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50613386707218,"sku":"9780440217497","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b504b558-8fe0-46eb-9fd0-eff9bc4c9556.jpg?v=1732399198","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-dangerous-fortune-9780440217497","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}