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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 (8,167 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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Very Enjoyable.

I am never disappointed with a Ken Follett novel. This one was no different. Enjoy.

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An amazing story again by one of our favorite writers!

You will love this booK! All of his books are great! We started with Pillars of the Earth and were hooked after that!

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Follett is always Amazing!

Nothing compares to Pillars Of The Earth, but still, a great story only Follett can tell! well worth the read!

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Fun, enjoyable story and performance

What did you love best about A Dangerous Fortune?

Easy to follow, interesting and fun story.

What did you like best about this story?

Nice mix of good and bad characters, a little action, a little intrigue - the story keeps moving along. Lots of fun.

Have you listened to any of Michael Page’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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Page Turner

After a slow start this novel wound up around my mind like an anaconda looking for lunch.

Great historical intrigue.

Well narrated and hard to turn off.....

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One of Follet's Best!

I loved this book; it's right up there with Pillars of the Earth. Great story plus great characters & plot = Great book. Narration was excellent. You won't be disappointed.

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A rich insight to an undiscovered time & society

What made the experience of listening to A Dangerous Fortune the most enjoyable?

A story that followed people that seemed real and plausible. It followed a time and events that made a time in history come alive.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It was easy to follow and the story followed lifelike people.

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A great read

Loved the book. It was a wonderful look into a different era. The story was excellent.

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i really enjoyed

Not the greatest story in the world however very well told and the performance was outstanding

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Great listen

Great story, engaging characters, a bit predictable but I found myself immersed and was sad when it ended.

Some graphic sexual scenes but not off putting and in line with the character’s character!

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