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A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett

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Book name: A Dangerous Fortune (2024)
Category: England
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Pages: 600 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1993, midnight
Set in late 19th-century England, the novel weaves a tale of ambition, betrayal, and power within a wealthy banking family. The story begins with a tragic drowning at a boarding school, which sets off a chain of events impacting the lives of several characters. As the family navigates financial crises and personal vendettas, secrets are unveiled, and loyalties are tested. The narrative explores themes of greed, social class, and the ruthless pursuit of success, culminating in a dramatic struggle for control over the family's banking empire.

About the author

Ken Follett

Ken Follett

24 books

Ken Follett is one of the world’s most successful authors. Over 170 million copies of the 36 books he has written have been sold in over 80 countries and in 33 languages.

Born on June 5th, 1949 in Cardiff, Wales, the son of a tax inspector, Ken was educated at state schools and went on to graduate from University College, London, with an Honours degree in Philosophy – later to be made a Fellow of the College in 1995.

He started his career as a reporter, first with his hometown newspaper the South… Read more