The author did a wonderful task of reminding through the text about prior plot developments that mattered to the current context. Ah, yes, the sex. A shocking secret behind a young boy's death leads to three generations of treachery in the midst of the wealth and decadence of Victorian England. It focuses on a bank and the family of the owners of that bank. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many loves... From the exclusive men's club and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London's upper classes to t. In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. about the interplay between two 19th Century London banking families and the lower orders who want to become part of them. And there was retribution for those who deserve that. Ken Follet has added another great book this novel, A Dangerous Fortune. I was fascinated to experience the workings of the banking system in the 19 century and to experience the lives of the upper class and their system of titles. After having read the first two installments of the Century trilogy and then coming back to this very early novel in Follett's career, the common elements in his formula are so much more obvious: the socioeconomic class struggles; the upper class/lower class love affair; the illegitimate child; the evil matriarch; the good ole'boy protagonist with blue eyes; the sex. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. Yes, this book is somewhat predictable and serves less as a mystery novel and more as a historical drama/romance, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the novel simply as it was. Micky Miranda's & Augusta Pilaster's characters are strong and beautifully carved out and central to the plot. And before that night they used to hate each other. His has a great nack for creating amazing characters showing many different aspects of human life, like manipulation, greedy, misery, deceiving, murder, political and amorous intrigues, etc., making the book a very entertaining reading. However, as the family grow ever richer in the shadow of oppression and tragedy, their very future is threatened - by the self-same ambition and greed that first earned them their fortune. . This breathtaking novel portrays a family splintered by lust, bound by a shared legacy... men and women swept toward a perilous climax where greed, fed by the shocking truth of a boy's death, must be stopped, or not just one man's dreams, but those of a nation, will die... To see what your friends thought of this book. Have read five books since! Parts of this book were worthy of four stars; some parts three; mostly two however. Like 1 like Summary Add a Summary c. cpurvis Mar 14, 2010. Welcome back. The presentation of this audible book captures it's era the last half of the 19th century very well. None of those talents are evident in this book. (And some poetic justice well served in the end pages!). Always the sex. Ah, yes, the. It may also be a bit too familiar to Follett followers as the model of storytelling remains consistent with his typical writing techniques, but it also displays Follett's tremendous ability to set a mood and create an atmosphere that makes almost all his books so hard to put down. A breathtaking saga of love, ambition and intrigue in Victorian London, based on Ken Follett's international bestselling novel. Are plenty of characters in the banking family who are far lesser than he is. A young student drowns in a mysterious accident involving a small circle of boys. Another exceptional book by Ken Follett. This is a complex tale of a large family and how their lives intersect in the world of banking in the late 19th century. We tend to snap his books up as soon as they hit the shelves. . Follett's definitely got a formula, and here he follows it true to form. Things you can count on in a Follett book: I would read Follett just for his intriguing dialogue. "A Dangerous Fortune" is a story about the Pilasters, a large wealthy banking family, spanning three decades in the late 19th century. It may also be a bit too familiar to Follett followers as the model of storytelling remains consistent with his typical writing techniques, but it also displays Follett's tremendous ability to set a mood and create an atmosphere that makes almost all his books so hard to put down. The series first aired on January 25, 2016. 2,5 Stars. Praise for A Dangerous Fortune “A terrific page-turner.” —Los Angeles Times “Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murder, and financial crises . A Dangerous Fortune (Book) : Follett, Ken : "In 1866, tragedy strikes at the exclusive Windfield School. Drama 2016 1 season 2016 1 season A DANGEROUS FORTUNE "Confirms his reputation as a master storyteller." Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. ----RichardPaul. relentlessly suspenseful.”—The New York Times “Gripping, complex plot . A Dangerous Fortune (TV Movie 2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. --Playboy "I don't usually enjoy historical thrillers but admit to being totally captivated by Ken Follett's A Dangerous Fortune." See all 5 questions about A Dangerous Fortune…, SOLVED. TV Shows . OMG!! Good story, but way too lengthy. The characters are, as usual, utterly captivating, and Follett has a knack for making you sympathize with, root for, or despise even the most evil of characters. (Adventure & Suspense). - … It was solemn and dignified like a church or the court of a president or a museum. There is no short summary. Like 1 like Summary Add a Summary c. cpurvis Mar 14, 2010. Refresh and try again. The presentation of this audible book captures it's era the last half of the 19th century very well. The Methodist Pilasters are quite conservative; the Jewish Greenbournes even more so. Not the usual Follett espionage novel, but satisfying nonetheless. Partially listening to and mostly reading this novel was a marvelous experience. The drowning and its aftermath initiates a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many loves... From the exclusive men's club and brothels that cater to every dark desire of London's upper classes to the dazzling ballrooms and mahogany-paneled suites of the manipulators of the world's wealth, Ken Follett conjures up a stunning array of contrasts. 3 discussion posts. The main character Hugh is a model of high ethics and morality but there. fascinating characters . A Dangerous Fortune (eBook) : Follett, Ken : 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. A Dangerous Fortune (Paperback) : Follett, Ken : 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. This is something in the class of Jeffery Archer. The historical detail makes A Dange. Full Series: every season & episode. Jeffrey Archer Fans, People who like master story-telling and real life dramas. Come to think of it, his kids. The historical detail makes A Dangerous Fortune quite informative and it made me an instant fan of the 19th century setting. Hugh Pilaster is an honest bright young man who is the black sheep of the family due to his late father actions, who left him and his mother penniless. [ kill off characters to better develop the plot. Ken Follett is one of the world’s most successful authors. Hugh's cousin Edward couldn't be … Browse the latest Amazon Prime from with Yidio! He has to work his way up in the family banking business, proving his worth over and over. . Nora's character served no purpose in the story since she is etched out as a gold digger with apparently no contributon to Hugh Pilaster's life except to give birth to his three kids. ----RichardPaul. Yes, this book is somewhat predictable and serves less as a mystery novel and more as a historical drama/romance, but I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the novel simply as it was. Ken Follett sure knows how to tell a story, and he oozes character development skill. Hugh Pilaster is an honest bright young man who is the black sheep of the family due to his late father actions, who left him and his mother penniless. A shocking secret behind a young boys death leads to three generations of treachery in this breathtaking saga of love, power and revenge, set amid the wealth and decadence of Victorian England. . old-fashioned entertainment.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Breathlessly plotted . A Dangerous Fortune. Englisch-Deutsch-Übersetzungen für A Dangerous Fortune im Online-Wörterbuch dict.cc (Deutschwörterbuch). "A Dangerous Fortune" is a story about the Pilasters, a large wealthy banking family, spanning three decades in the late 19th century. Information on buying and collecting A Dangerous Fortune by Follett, Ken with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. . 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