{"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\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780440217497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.20w x 1.20d","brand":"Ken Follett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637223878812,"sku":"9780440217497","price":9.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e63d23d1-6489-4c0e-b57d-c924b5cceaf7.jpg?v=1603844244","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-dangerous-fortune-9780440217497","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}