Ken Follett's "A Dangerous Fortune": An Exciting Novel of Intrigue and Suspense

By: Ken Follett (Author)

Ken Follett's A Dangerous Fortune is an engrossing novel set in the Victorian era. With easy-to-read and easy-to-understand language, this book will keep readers engaged and captivated. It offers outstanding literary criticism, and its binding and pages quality make it a pleasure to read. It's sure to provide an overall satisfying experience.

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Ken Follett's "A Dangerous Fortune" is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that follows the lives of two families in Victorian England. Set in 1866, the story follows the wealthy, powerful Wilde family and the impoverished, struggling Carrington family. As secrets and scandals unfold, the families are forced to confront the dangers of their own pasts and the consequences of their choices. With an intricate plot and vivid characters, "A Dangerous Fortune" is a captivating and gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Easy to read
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Binding and pages quality
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Details of Ken Follett's "A Dangerous Fortune": An Exciting Novel of Intrigue and Suspense

  • ASIN ‏ ‎: 0440217490
  • Historical Thrillers (Books): Historical Thrillers
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Dell; Reprint edition
  • Customer Reviews: 4.4/5 stars of 34,407 ratings
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0440217490, 9780440217497
  • Family Saga Fiction: Family Saga Fiction
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,975 in Historical Thrillers #4,686 in Family Saga Fiction#20,074 in Suspense Thrillers
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0440217497
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Release date ‏ ‎: November 1, 1994
  • Product Dimensions ‏ ‎: 4.18 x 1.2 x 6.82 inches; 10.4 Ounces
  • Suspense Thrillers: Suspense Thrillers
  • Publication date ‏ ‎: November 1, 1994
  • Country of Origin ‏ ‎: USA

Comments

Nancy Campaigne: For someone that likes to read English period books, this one totally fits the bill. Mr. Follett can be depended upon to write an excellent book and this one is no exception. I highly recommend it.

United States on Oct 05, 2023

Lab lover Dave: Captures your interest, elicits sympathy, anger, resentment mixed with pleasure , envy and satisfaction. Hated to turn the last page.

United States on Sep 03, 2023

Jack Cohen: This is vintage Follett, a fascinating story with a clear sense of time and place, vivid characters, admirable heroes and heroines and truly foul villains. One problem, the characters often do things that make no sense, jars the narrative, but that's one of the joys of writing fiction, you create a world with characters who must do exactly what you want them to do.

While it doesn't have the historical sweep of Pillars of the Earth or the suspenseful intrigue of his spy thrillers like Jackdaws or Eye of the Needle, it is a thoroughly enjoyable novel with a compulsively readable narrative that never flags.

United States on Aug 10, 2023

Occoyo: I’ve read most of Ken Follett books, and this one was outstanding, as are all the others, I couldn’t put it down!

Highly recommended

United States on Jul 28, 2023

Hammer: I could not stop reading this book. The story twisted but was never confusing. Lust and sex but in a very well written and dignified manner. I hated some characters so much I felt as if they were real and also loved others as if they were friends. Interesting to learn about what the financial and societal world of London life was probably like in the 1860-1892.

United States on Jul 27, 2023

caty mary: Es Ken Follet!

Spain on Jul 15, 2023

Susi Moon.: EXCELLENT! What a fantastic book. Ken Follett is my favourite author. A really well written, enthralling story that I couldn't put down. If you like Ken Follett, you'll love this.

Spain on May 21, 2023

Silver Lady: Ken Follett is a brilliant author. He obviously does a great deal of research. His grammar is perfect and his stories riveting. I have previously read The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End and thoroughly enjoyed both those books.

A Dangerous Fortune is more up to date than those, being set in Victorian times and is just as exciting. It is set in the world of banking, which didn't sound too exciting to me but I became totally engrossed. He has this way of drawing you in even if it is not a subject you have any interest in. I didn't want to put it down and was quite sorry when I got to the end.

Yes. I would definitely recommend this book.

United Kingdom on Feb 09, 2023

Sylvie B: It s a good story but eventually a bit simplistic

France on Dec 17, 2022

M: "A Dangerous Fortune" is a story about the Pilasters, a large wealthy banking family, spanning three decades in the late 19th century.

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. He has to work his way up in the family banking business, proving his worth over and over. Hugh's cousin Edward couldn't be more different: he is a dumb brute, spoiled by his mother Augusta. Augusta is an ambitious woman that dominates the entire family using her social skills, with one purpose alone: reaching social glorification through her husband and son. She will step over anyone who might jeopardize her plans, with the help of Edward's best friend, the attractive and unscrupulous Micky Miranda.

This is a typical Ken Follett story, and you will find a lot of elements similar to other books such as "The Pillars of the Earth". The honorable heroes have to overcome countless difficulties caused by the scheming villains who plot their way up socially and professionally, sparing no means such as gossip, physical aggression, blackmail, murder or even civil wars. All this wrapped up in a...

United Kingdom on Jul 27, 2012



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ASIN ‏ ‎ 0440217490
Historical Thrillers (Books) Historical Thrillers
Publisher ‏ ‎ Dell; Reprint edition Humerus Intentions Publishing LLC; Flirting with Fangs ed. edition Zebra; Reissue edition
Customer Reviews 4.4/5 stars of 34,407 ratings 4.9/5 stars of 615 ratings 4.5/5 stars of 1,009 ratings
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0440217490, 9780440217497 195360000X 1420117270, 9781420117271
Family Saga Fiction Family Saga Fiction Family Saga Fiction
Best Sellers Rank #2,975 in Historical Thrillers #4,686 in Family Saga Fiction#20,074 in Suspense Thrillers #7,411 in Romantic Fantasy #10,652 in Fantasy Romance #12,916 in Paranormal & Urban Fantasy #11,137 in Family Saga Fiction#17,792 in Regency Romances#56,028 in American Literature
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0440217497 978-1953600004 978-1420117271
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Release date ‏ ‎ November 1, 1994 December 18, 2020 March 27, 2012
Product Dimensions ‏ ‎ 4.18 x 1.2 x 6.82 inches; 10.4 Ounces 5 x 1.17 x 8 inches; 1.12 Pounds 4.14 x 1.06 x 6.74 inches; 6.77 Ounces
Suspense Thrillers Suspense Thrillers
Publication date ‏ ‎ November 1, 1994 December 18, 2020 March 27, 2012
Country of Origin ‏ ‎ USA USA
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