by NicholasColeridge (Author)
On a luxurious Balinese island, the charismatic tycoon Marcus Brand entertains his six godchildren. By the end of the weekend, secrets will be revealed that will change everybody's life, a climax to the web of lies and betrayals spun over the course of four decades. The Godchildren are Charlie Crieff - aristocratic Old Etonian, fascinated and enthralled by Marcus's wealth and who devotes his life to securing an inheritance; Mary Merrett - daughter of one of Marcus's business colleagues, her life is blighted by tragedy; Jamie Temple - feckless but utterly charming, he drifts from one job to another, crossing Marcus's path just once too often for comfort; Saffron Weaver - delicate and sensitive as well as stunningly beautiful, she is unaware of her power over men, and of Marcus's power over her; Abigail Schwartzman - insecure and gauche, she blames Marcus for the disaster of her life; Stuart Bolton - the working class son of Marcus's dead chauffeur, he is torn between admiration and hatred for his supremely successful, capitalist godfather. The story of the Godchildren is unputdownable.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 608
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Orion
Published: 21 Feb 2002
ISBN 10: 0752811630
ISBN 13: 9780752811635
Book Overview: With exotic locations, sex, glamour, betrayal and money, GODCHILDREN has all the ingredients of a bestselling blockbuster. Coleridge has already won fans with WITH FRIENDS LIKE THESE and STREETSMART - this novel will take him to a whole new level and make him a household name.