- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: Unabridged Library Edition; Library edition (Mar 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1561001775
- ISBN-13: 978-1561001774
- Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 13.5 x 6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 671 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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From Kirkus Reviews
Follett (Night Over Water, 1991; The Pillars of The Earth, 1989, etc.) peeks into the naughty world of late Victorian merchant bankers. A tragic misadventure among schoolboys is at the root of the rotten world of the Pilaster family. Weak bully Edward Pilaster and his too-dear South American chum Mickey Miranda cause the death by drowning of a lad from the lower form at their minor public school and then grow up to become as corrupt as one might expect. Mickey murders his way to a sinecure in the London legation of his nitrate-rich Latin American homeland, and, with much help from his gorgeous, manipulative mum Augusta, Edward bumbles his way to a partnership in the immensely important family bank. The only really good Pilaster, aside from discreetly gay Uncle Samuel, is young Hugh, whose father left the family firm, founded his own bank, and then had to commit suicide when the bank foundered. Hugh is a born banker, but since he's so much smarter than cousin Edward, Aunt Augusta hates him and throws constant obstacles in his path. Against Hugh's advice, Mickey and Edward team up on a series of huge loans to Mickey's government--money that goes to the purchase of war materiel and the advancement of Mickey's thuggish father. On this rotten foundation, the Pilaster bank grows to Imperial preeminence and Augusta gets the earldom she wants for the husband she dislikes. Hugh, pining for the Polish-born, Jewish bareback- rider he loved and lost and still nursing his childhood memory of That Day At The Swimming Hole, gets nothing but grief until those shaky South American bonds finally collapse and he's really needed. Interesting financial tips and a sprinkling of naughty bits, but the rest is minor Masterpiece Theatre. (BOM ??) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Political and amorous intrigues, cold-blooded murders and financial crises...old-fashioned entertainment!" -- San Francisco Chronicle.
"Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- The New York Times.
"Gripping, complex plot.. sexual intrigue...fascinating characters...you won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner!" -- Lexington Herald-Leader. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
"Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspensenseful." -- The New York Times.
"Gripping, complex plot.. sexual intrigue...fascinating characters...you won't be able to put down this exciting page-turner!" -- Lexington Herald-Leader. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great read by a master storyteller,
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This review is from: A Dangerous Fortune (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the third Follett book I've read in a row. It all started with Pillars of the Earth, the best book I've ever read. I read A placed Called Freedom right after that and enjoyed that alot as well. And I just got finished with A Dangerous Fortune. I can't possibly say enough good things about Ken Follett. Once again, it's the characters that drive the book. He takes you on a journey with these characters through many years of their lives and you get to see how they encounter, react and truimph over adversity. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but this is another 'must read' in my opinion. His characters are varied and colorful and the relationships, from friendship to love, villainy and hatred are so genuine I couldn't help but wish that these people lived at that point in history. A wonderful read that I will no doubt enjoy again in the future.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Follett intrigue,
This review is from: A Dangerous Fortune (Mass Market Paperback)
I had read Eye of the Needle years ago. Then suddenly (30 years later) along comes Pillars of the Earth. Well, that started a new round of "Follett Followers". I went back to the store and bought most of his previous books. They are all wonderfully written books. A Dangerous Fortune was just another typical Follett. You just never knew where you would end up. He is by far one of my favourite authors.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story, too much sleaze,
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This review is from: A Dangerous Fortune (Mass Market Paperback)
Follett is a great writer and gives a great feeling of the times. This story is no different with great character development and an imaginative plot. My only complaint is that Follett focuses way too much on sex. In fact he does in most of his novels, but this one just has too many details. This book would've been 5 stars without the ....
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