A Dangerous Fortune
A Dangerous Fortune is a novel written by British author Ken Follett in 1993. The story is set against the backdrop of collapse of a bank in 1866. The book also features Follett's first female villain, the domineering and unscrupulous Augusta.
 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Ken Follett |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Published | 1993 (Macmillan (UK) Delacorte Press (US) |
| ISBN | 0-333-58031-1 |
| OCLC | 28374472 |
Summary
The prologue, set in 1866, depicts the day of the accident. It introduces young college students, the main characters that we find throughout the novel. It also positions the place of each character in society. We also learn of two deaths, that of Peter Middleton and Tobias Pilaster, Hugh's father.
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