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: A key villain and friend to the Pilasters; he is the son of a South American family leader who becomes entwined in the family's deceit. Themes and Historical Context A Dangerous Fortune - The Reading Project

: The protagonist; hardworking and ethical, he is treated as a "poor relation" by his wealthy family members. A Dangerous Fortune

: 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 key villain and friend to the