: The story begins at Windfield School with a mysterious drowning accident involving a small circle of schoolboys. This event serves as a dark secret that ties the characters together for decades.
: The narrative follows the rivalry between two cousins, Hugh Pilaster and Edward Pilaster , as they compete for control of the family's banking dynasty. A Dangerous Fortune
is a popular 1993 historical thriller by Ken Follett. Set in late Victorian England (specifically beginning in 1866), the novel centers on the powerful Pilaster banking family and a web of intrigue that spans three decades. Core Plot & Premise : The story begins at Windfield School with