: The narrative follows the rivalry between two cousins, Hugh Pilaster and Edward Pilaster , as they compete for control of the family's banking dynasty.
: 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. A Dangerous Fortune
: The protagonist; hardworking and ethical, he is treated as a "poor relation" by his wealthy family members. : The narrative follows the rivalry between two
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 Hugh Pilaster and Edward Pilaster
: The narrative follows the rivalry between two cousins, Hugh Pilaster and Edward Pilaster , as they compete for control of the family's banking dynasty.
: 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 protagonist; hardworking and ethical, he is treated as a "poor relation" by his wealthy family members.
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
