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  • A Dangerous Fortune

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Michael Page
  • Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,168 ratings)

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A Dangerous Fortune

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Michael Page
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Publisher's summary

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. His death and its aftermath initiate a spiraling circle of treachery that will span three decades and entwine many lives.

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.

©1993 by Ken Follett. (P)1994 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Breathlessly plotted...relentlessly suspenseful." (The New York Times)

"Ken Follett is a matchless storyteller, and this story is tailor-made for audio.... With Follett teamed up with Page, you can't stop listening." (AudioFile)

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Gotta love Follett

I am a huge fan of Follett and this book didn't disappoint me at all.

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Entertaining read

Despite the sometimes one dimensional characters, I found this Follett book an interesting and entertaining read!

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Not a Thriller.

What did you like best about A Dangerous Fortune? What did you like least?

I did stay until then end.
The sexual scenes would likely excite a 16 year old or a recluse.

Would you recommend A Dangerous Fortune to your friends? Why or why not?

Not really.

What does Michael Page bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The accents are good and voices for different characters are good. It helped the book overall.

Did A Dangerous Fortune inspire you to do anything?

Yes. To be more diligent in reading the reviews.

Any additional comments?

I have read Follett in the past and expected a mystery. Several times I thought about shelving this book but let it play on. The last 3 or 4 chapters were finally lively. It was a bit like an audio version of Downton Abbey.

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Loved it

I want sure at first of I'd like it. It took me a few "pages" to get into it but then I loved it. Couldn't wait to get back to it. The characters are vivid and I really cared about them. The story is interesting and moves along very well. I like period pieces anyway but this book made me want to time travel to London in the 1870's! It was well read too, pleasant voice and easy to tell the characters apart.

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Worth every second of this long-ass read!!

Storytelling at its best. Engrossing, heartbreaking and triumphant. Amazing reader and "didn't want to put it down" story with an abundance of historical references.

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A good long book.

I feel like I get more for my money/credit when I get a long book. But I have genuinely enjoyed the Follett books I have listened to. Bad guys get what they deserve, good guys are rewarded, true love finds a way.

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Usual Follett engaging mystery.

Was recovering from eye surgery and this was perfect read to keep me interested with the integrity of a good mystery with good characters..

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Amazing!

Just the correct balance of steamy interest and mysterious story. Very pleased to have purchased this jewel.

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First by this author

Very entertaining story; won’t be the last of this author’s work I listen to. Character development was great, liked some, despised some. Presentation was flawless and easy to listen to. Recommend this book!

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Basically a soap opera

Loved his trilogies (Kingsbridge and Century) so was looking forward to this new novel. I was very disappointed. This book would have made a bad episode of Days of our Lives. The heros, if you can call them that, act stupidly and most of the characters act inconsistently in order for the predictable plot lines to progress.

Don’t waste your time or money on this one

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