by Ken Follett
First published 1993
A young heir to a powerful London banking dynasty claws his way to the top, driven by ambition and a shocking family tragedy. As he ascends, a deadly secret from the past threatens to unravel his empire and unleash a spiral of betrayal and revenge that will test the very limits of his ruthless will to power. Follett's sweeping Victorian saga lays bare the passionate price of unchecked greed and the stark, human cost of the lust for dominance.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, revenge, secrets
Setting: Great Britain, London
Period: 19th Century, Victorian Era
596 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dell