A Dangerous Fortune
 

A Dangerous Fortune

by Ken Follett

In 1866, tragedy strikes at the  exclusive Windfield School. A young student drowns  in a mysterious accident involving a small circle  of boys. 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... (read more)

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Jadeheart
  • Rated 5 stars

This book captivated me with its complex characters and story line. I couldn't put it down from start to finish and it has made me want to read all of his books.

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Katelyn
  • Rated 2 stars

not that good; read anything else by him as the rest of his stuff is great!

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  • Rated 3.810345 stars
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  • Rated 4.625 stars
 

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  • Jadeheart

    jadeheart said:

    awesome story line.

    posted Monday, June 2 2008
  • Sandra B

    sandra b said:

    Mystery and intrigue in turn of the century England!

    posted Sunday, December 23 2007
  • vipingoyal

    vipingoyal said:

    wonderful thriller

    posted Monday, December 17 2007
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