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Sheldon's sweeping saga of greed and betrayal, sabotage and danger, and the ties that can kill...
Roffe and Sons is a family firm, an international empire filled with desperate, cash-hungry family members. At its head was one of the wealthiest men in the world, a man who has just died in a mysterious accident and left his only daughter, Elizabeth, in control of the company. Now as this intelligent, tough, and beautiful young woman dares to save — not sell — Roffe and Sons, she will have to outwit those who secretly want her power, and the unknown assassin who wants her life.
The daughter of one of the world's richest men inherits his multi-billion-dollar business and his position at the top of the company.
Novelist and screenwriter Sidney Sheldon remains one of the world's top bestselling authors. His books have sold more than 300 million copies and have been published in dozens of languages—Guinness World Records heralds him as one of the most translated authors in the world. He is also the only writer to have won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Edgar award.
Before he became a novelist, Sheldon had already won a Tony Award for Broadway's Redhead and an Academy Award for The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer. He has written the screenplays for twenty-three motion pictures, including Easter Parade (with Judy Garland) and Annie Get Your Gun. In addition, he penned six other Broadway hits and created three long-running television series, including Hart to Hart and I Dream of Jeannie, which he also produced. A writer who delighted millions with his award-winning plays, movies, novels, and television shows, Sidney Sheldon reigned as one of the most popular storytellers of all time.
Author biography courtesy of Time Warner.
"When I was 17, I was happy to be working in a drugstore, because I could steal enough sleeping pills to commit suicide."
"I have bi-polar syndrome and was not aware what was disturbing me until I received an Academy Award and went to see a psychiatrist."
"I have worked 7 days a week as long as I can remember. A business manager of mine gave me $25 worth of tennis lessons. I went down to my tennis court and we played once a week. I really enjoyed it. Playing with the pro one day, my teacher said to me that the money had been spent and did I want to continue. I started to say yes, then I realized that I didn't want to be out on the tennis court. I wanted to be in my office writing. That was 25 years ago and I haven't been on my tennis court since."
I liked the back drop of the story. It showed how a family business can change from generation to generation. What was loved and valued by the one who worked hard to obtain it. Is taken for granted and not valued by those who it is freely given. It also felt like the author threw in too many distubed characters, many of which did nothing for the story just wasted pages. Then it seemed that the number of pages quota was met and there was a mad dash to end the story Wy
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Posted September 19, 2000
I was never one to read for fun. In high school i tore some ligaments in my foot. so while i was laid up and boared out of my mind. i noticed some books my sister had. so i decided what do i have to lose..... i could not put it down. bloodline got me hooked for sheldon. i have read some other authors and found i good book now and then but he is so consistant in turning out great books that now i wait for his new books. until you read a great author like him you have no idea how good a book can be !!!
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Posted March 25, 2012
Typical Sidney Sheldon exciting who done it. Highly recommend.
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Posted September 27, 2011
A be glad your family is not that messed up after all type of read.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Another amazing read by Sheldon. Just fantastic. I could not put it down. He put the right amount of characters and their so demanding personalities smack in the middle of mayhem. It kept me guessing all along.This is again an absolutely thrill seeking, keep you guessing on your toes type of drama you just get stuck in. Loved it!
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Posted September 16, 2004
I read this book when it first came out in the 70's and loved it. For years I have considered it my favorite book. I reread it recently after 20 years and I was very disappointed. Except for Elizabeth, the characters are one-dimensional. Rhys' character was so superficial. I know Sidney Sheldon did that so the reader would suspect Rhys as the murderer but I still wish he would have written more from Rhys' point of view. Another reviewer likened this book to a 'soap-opera' and 'mind candy' and that is exactly what it is.
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Posted July 10, 2004
SIDNEY SHELDON IS THE BEST WRITER THERE IS. I AM VERY SORRY THAT HE HAS NOT WRITTEN MORE BOOKS LATELY. HE IS MISSED BY MANY!!
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Posted April 22, 2003
This who-dunit book is like mind candy, pure pleasure but no nutrition. It's like a soap opera script digested down. You won't learn anything, grow wiser, or get experience by reading it, but your emotions will be satisfied as the stable of stereotyped characters moves through their paces to a great ending. This is a book that everybody wishes they could write but only a master like Sheldon can pull it off. You won't be able to put it down since the plot picks up as the book goes along. By the end you will literally be racing to turn pages to see what befalls the book's main character, Elizabeth. You will probably not guess who did it until you are told. And you will be satisfied, very satisfied with the fairy tale happy ending, which convincingly dovetails with the beginning.
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Posted June 20, 2001
I read this book years ago, and I'm going to read it again soon. I loved this book. It was recommended by friends. Thanks friends.
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Posted May 16, 2001
This is so good. I recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a good book because this a good book . All of Sheldon books that I read are exciting and will keep you guessing enjoy I know you will
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Overview
Sheldon's sweeping saga of greed and betrayal, sabotage and danger, and the ties that can kill...
Roffe and Sons is a family firm, an international empire filled with desperate, cash-hungry family members. At its head was one of the wealthiest men in the world, a man who has just died in a mysterious accident and left his only daughter, Elizabeth, in control of the company. Now as this intelligent, tough, and beautiful young woman dares to save — not sell — Roffe and Sons, she ...