• A Dangerous Fortune

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Michael Page
  • Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (7,999 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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fantastic book, fantastic reader.

I read this book many years ago and was happy to find an audio version on audibles. It was just as good as I remembered and the reader added a new flair with excellent accents that really made the book feel "old English".

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I loved it.

I read this not long after I graduated high school many years ago. I almost didn’t purchase it for that reason, but I’m so glad I did. I loved all the characters, even the evil ones. I had to slow the reading down for the first half hour in order to process the details, and then I was able to follow the narrator at regular speed after that.

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if you like Ken Follett then you will like this

this tale is one that engrossed is the listener it makes you feel part of the world. I would warn that there are some sexual scenes that are too much to have playing with your kid in the car.

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A Dangerous Fortune

Fine symmetry from beginning to end. I loved it!

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Generations of Family Intrigue

This book is a story of class, status, and family rivalries in late 19th Century England. The intrigue of a secret the boys from a boarding school share all their lives runs throughout. It was a real "page turner". Well done. The narrator was easy to understand and did a fairly good job of creating different voices for the characters. I would choose this narrator again.

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I really liked this book

I have read many of Follett's books and found the attention to detail and character development to be well done. This particular book had many twists and turns, but all's well that....

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I really miss this book

Would you consider the audio edition of A Dangerous Fortune to be better than the print version?

definitely

What other book might you compare A Dangerous Fortune to and why?

winter of the world ken follet

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I often think about the characters in this book, its been one of my all time favorite storys

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Great book

Would you consider the audio edition of A Dangerous Fortune to be better than the print version?

I have only listened to the audio version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Black sheep of the family who at the end is almost the only one withstanding the trials of life.

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The story kept me interested and curious about what is going to happen next.

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I enjoyed it very much

Great tale and as alway Ken Folet really makes you feel the atmosphere and the feel of the era, with intriguing story. The narrator is excellent and plays the parts artistically.

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Great story!

I loved the story and was pleasantly surprised by some of the twists. Overall good performance too.

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