Harold Robbins

Hardeman Motors vill konstruera en ny bil till sitt racingstall. Valet faller på racerföraren Angelo Perino och han blir snart varse att han är en bricka i ett spel på liv och död som sträcker sig flera generationer bakåt i tiden. Snart är han inblandad i ett ödesmättat familjedrama, fullpackat med kärlek och hat, passion och snabba bilar. Allting kretsar kring den nya bilen han konstruerat och kvinnan den är döpt efter Betsy ... -

From the author of The New York Times #1 bestselling novel The Carpetbaggers comes an unstoppable, mesmeric tale of fame, power, sexuality, and betrayal in the cutthroat world of haute couture...A dynasty of women triumphs in the fiercely male-dominated world of high fashion amid the ruins of war. A daughter honors her mother's ultimate sacrifice-by becoming a ruthless businesswoman who will stop at nothing to raise high her family's name. Another daughter seeks to flee the toxic legacy of her family and live in peace. And both daughters have a date with destiny in a vault filled with Nazi gold... treasure that will alter the course of both their lives....Epic and intimate, moving from the icy nighttime streets of the Nazi occupation to the decadent beaches of St. Tropez, from the showrooms of Manhattan to the runways of Paris, Goodbye, Janette is a hypnotically gripping, mythic family saga of the power of blood to bind, to oppress, and finally to set free. Full of the shocking U-turns and unexpected revelations that make Harold Robbins a master storyteller, Goodbye, Janette transports the reader to a chic, dreamlike world where everyone wants an all-access pass... but the penalties for staying may be severe.Goodbye, Janette is a late masterpiece by Harold Robbins, America's most commercially successful and era-defining author of pulp fiction. The creator of erotic and ferocious turbocharged narratives of the soul-stricken rich and famous, Harold Robbins was, in his day, a close runner-up to Shakespeare and the Bible in numbers of books sold.

From the author of The New York Times #1 bestselling novel The Carpetbaggers comes an unstoppable, mesmeric tale of fame, power, sexuality, and betrayal in the cutthroat world of haute couture...A dynasty of women triumphs in the fiercely male-dominated world of high fashion amid the ruins of war. A daughter honors her mother's ultimate sacrifice-by becoming a ruthless businesswoman who will stop at nothing to raise high her family's name. Another daughter seeks to flee the toxic legacy of her family and live in peace. And both daughters have a date with destiny in a vault filled with Nazi gold... treasure that will alter the course of both their lives....Epic and intimate, moving from the icy nighttime streets of the Nazi occupation to the decadent beaches of St. Tropez, from the showrooms of Manhattan to the runways of Paris, Goodbye, Janette is a hypnotically gripping, mythic family saga of the power of blood to bind, to oppress, and finally to set free. Full of the shocking U-turns and unexpected revelations that make Harold Robbins a master storyteller, Goodbye, Janette transports the reader to a chic, dreamlike world where everyone wants an all-access pass... but the penalties for staying may be severe.Goodbye, Janette is a late masterpiece by Harold Robbins, America's most commercially successful and era-defining author of pulp fiction. The creator of erotic and ferocious turbocharged narratives of the soul-stricken rich and famous, Harold Robbins was, in his day, a close runner-up to Shakespeare and the Bible in numbers of books sold.

An action-packed tale of sex, power, risk, betrayal, obsession, espionage, and discovery that could only have come from the mind of the one and only Harold Robbins....Ruthless, unscrupulous, devastatingly handsome, and insatiable, Judd Crane, the richest man in the world, has everything a man could want in life-an endless supply of money, women, power, and sex. But despite his vast riches, he realizes that there is one thing he cannot escape... death.From the author of The New York Times #1 best-selling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a tale of mankind's fiercest obsession-immortality. Determined to cheat death, Judd embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe, from Yugoslavia to China, from the sheltered paradise of a lush private island to a secret atomic city in the jungles of Brazil. Along the way, he will stop at nothing to find what he's looking for-including chancing death, endangering his fortune, outmaneuvering foreign agents, and, ultimately, risking both his business empire and the woman he loves-until the very last second, when he discovers the most vital secret of all.With over 16 weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list, this novel of intrigue, decadence, and ruthless determination is pure storytelling-sure to keep you turning pages.

An action-packed tale of sex, power, risk, betrayal, obsession, espionage, and discovery that could only have come from the mind of the one and only Harold Robbins....Ruthless, unscrupulous, devastatingly handsome, and insatiable, Judd Crane, the richest man in the world, has everything a man could want in life-an endless supply of money, women, power, and sex. But despite his vast riches, he realizes that there is one thing he cannot escape... death.From the author of The New York Times #1 best-selling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a tale of mankind's fiercest obsession-immortality. Determined to cheat death, Judd embarks on a dangerous trek across the globe, from Yugoslavia to China, from the sheltered paradise of a lush private island to a secret atomic city in the jungles of Brazil. Along the way, he will stop at nothing to find what he's looking for-including chancing death, endangering his fortune, outmaneuvering foreign agents, and, ultimately, risking both his business empire and the woman he loves-until the very last second, when he discovers the most vital secret of all.With over 16 weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list, this novel of intrigue, decadence, and ruthless determination is pure storytelling-sure to keep you turning pages.

From the author of The New York Times #1 bestselling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a powerful yarn exposing the money, fame, sex, politics, and power that accompany being at the top of the entertainment industry....Based on the real lives of network executives and other high-profile personalities in the early days when television first became a viable threat to the all-powerful business of the silver screen, The Inheritors is the first in Harold Robbins's "Trilogy of Greed," and spent 21 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list.Steve Gaunt, the rebellious visionary, is the head of a successful television empire, making him a hit, both in the ratings and with the gorgeous women he meets. Sam Benjamin, one of the last of the old motion picture tycoons, desperately wants to hold on to the power that has long been associated with the more "glamorous" part of the business--the movies. When the two combine forces, they have the potential to remake the entertainment industry--or be each other's undoing. Will their friendship fall apart when their money is on the line, or will their partnership make them even more wealthy and powerful? Entertainment is a dirty business, built by ruthless mavericks, and friendships can fall in a heartbeat when money is on the line. The only rule is that nothing is real in Hollywood.In its initial publication, The Inheritors was a timely indictment of an industry on fire. Today, it is a fascinating look back at a time when television was just coming into its own, and how the movie industry dealt with this new and growing threat.

From the author of The New York Times #1 bestselling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a powerful yarn exposing the money, fame, sex, politics, and power that accompany being at the top of the entertainment industry....Based on the real lives of network executives and other high-profile personalities in the early days when television first became a viable threat to the all-powerful business of the silver screen, The Inheritors is the first in Harold Robbins's "Trilogy of Greed," and spent 21 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list.Steve Gaunt, the rebellious visionary, is the head of a successful television empire, making him a hit, both in the ratings and with the gorgeous women he meets. Sam Benjamin, one of the last of the old motion picture tycoons, desperately wants to hold on to the power that has long been associated with the more "glamorous" part of the business--the movies. When the two combine forces, they have the potential to remake the entertainment industry--or be each other's undoing. Will their friendship fall apart when their money is on the line, or will their partnership make them even more wealthy and powerful? Entertainment is a dirty business, built by ruthless mavericks, and friendships can fall in a heartbeat when money is on the line. The only rule is that nothing is real in Hollywood.In its initial publication, The Inheritors was a timely indictment of an industry on fire. Today, it is a fascinating look back at a time when television was just coming into its own, and how the movie industry dealt with this new and growing threat.

Angelo Perino lives life on the bleeding edge of speed and success--a race car driver of humble origins who dominates on and off the track. Loren Hardeman is the ruthless patriarch of an auto empire, fighting to keep his family from self-destructing under the weight of its own greed and decadence. The two men, bound by their passionate vision as well as their charismatic power over women, come together to create the world's fastest, most advanced automobile, "The Betsy"--named after Hardeman's great-granddaughter, who has captured Perino's heart.Their creation threatens to disrupt the industry, whose power brokers are determined to prevent it no matter the cost. This pits Hardeman's own grandson, the company's current CEO, against him, revealing the depths to which Hardeman went to build his empire--including murder, incestuous adultery, and organized crime. As the family feud escalates, Perino makes his move to conquer Hardeman's empire... as well as his great-granddaughter.From master storyteller Harold Robbins, The Betsy pulls back the curtain on the glittering world of fame, fortune, and passion of the auto industry, giving a look into a world riddled with scandal, graft, family drama, and product recalls.

Angelo Perino lives life on the bleeding edge of speed and success--a race car driver of humble origins who dominates on and off the track. Loren Hardeman is the ruthless patriarch of an auto empire, fighting to keep his family from self-destructing under the weight of its own greed and decadence. The two men, bound by their passionate vision as well as their charismatic power over women, come together to create the world's fastest, most advanced automobile, "The Betsy"--named after Hardeman's great-granddaughter, who has captured Perino's heart.Their creation threatens to disrupt the industry, whose power brokers are determined to prevent it no matter the cost. This pits Hardeman's own grandson, the company's current CEO, against him, revealing the depths to which Hardeman went to build his empire--including murder, incestuous adultery, and organized crime. As the family feud escalates, Perino makes his move to conquer Hardeman's empire... as well as his great-granddaughter.From master storyteller Harold Robbins, The Betsy pulls back the curtain on the glittering world of fame, fortune, and passion of the auto industry, giving a look into a world riddled with scandal, graft, family drama, and product recalls.

Steve Gaunt arbetar stenhårt för att bygga upp ett teveimperium. Han är både rebell och visionär, vilket gör honom het inte bara för kritikerna utan även bland damerna. Samtidigt försöker Sam Benjamin skapa sig en karriär i filmvärlden. När Steve och Sam slår sina påsar ihop har de alla möjligheter att bli både väldigt framgångsrika och förmögna. Men nöjesbranschen är en smutsig bransch och vänner kan lätt bli fiender över en natt när stora pengar ligger i potten. Arvtagarna är baserad på verkliga historier om filmmoguler och chefer inom teveindustrin. Romanen duckar inte för något och avslöjar allt om sex, maktspel och politik som förekom inom massmedia. -

As a young boy, Diogenes Alejandro Xenos --"Dax"--witnesses the brutal rape and murder of his mother and sister by government troops--experiencing the drama of revolution, loss, and tragedy firsthand. He is sent to Europe by the victorious rebel leader to rebuild his country's diplomatic and financial status post-revolution, and is immediately thrown into the elite environment of Europe's jet set society of international bankers and diplomats.Outwardly, Dax lives a life of privilege as one of the continent's most sought-after, hedonistic playboys--wanted by men and women alike. Inside, however, he channels his fear, anger, and hatred for the new regime, which he realizes is as corrupt as the old, into a desire to disrupt the status quo. Once a favorite of the general-turned-dictator, Dax quickly becomes an outlaw in his own country, living on the fringes as a rebel hellbent on a new revolution.This epic tale of escape from the horrors of the third world is one of Harold Robbins' most ambitious novels, combining his trademark sensuality with political intrigue, exotic locales, and themes that never seem to change--political intrigue, greed, power, violence, betrayal. It also introduces us to one of the most memorable and intriguing literary characters of all time in Dax Xenos, a flawed and complicated hero who reminds us that even monumental figures of history are, above all else, simply human. Today, The Adventurers is proof positive that Robbins' lifelike characters and compelling prose still has the power to surprise, titillate, and move readers.

As a young boy, Diogenes Alejandro Xenos --"Dax"--witnesses the brutal rape and murder of his mother and sister by government troops--experiencing the drama of revolution, loss, and tragedy firsthand. He is sent to Europe by the victorious rebel leader to rebuild his country's diplomatic and financial status post-revolution, and is immediately thrown into the elite environment of Europe's jet set society of international bankers and diplomats.Outwardly, Dax lives a life of privilege as one of the continent's most sought-after, hedonistic playboys--wanted by men and women alike. Inside, however, he channels his fear, anger, and hatred for the new regime, which he realizes is as corrupt as the old, into a desire to disrupt the status quo. Once a favorite of the general-turned-dictator, Dax quickly becomes an outlaw in his own country, living on the fringes as a rebel hellbent on a new revolution.This epic tale of escape from the horrors of the third world is one of Harold Robbins' most ambitious novels, combining his trademark sensuality with political intrigue, exotic locales, and themes that never seem to change--political intrigue, greed, power, violence, betrayal. It also introduces us to one of the most memorable and intriguing literary characters of all time in Dax Xenos, a flawed and complicated hero who reminds us that even monumental figures of history are, above all else, simply human. Today, The Adventurers is proof positive that Robbins' lifelike characters and compelling prose still has the power to surprise, titillate, and move readers.

Jed Stevens har Maffia i släkten, men under hela sitt liv har han trott att hans del av familjen trots det har klarat sig undan deras rovgiriga klor. Men när hans farbror, den mäktige sicilianska maffiabossen, förlorar sin son blir Jed varse om att han inte alls befunnit sig på så långt avstånd från familjen som han trott... Jed måste nu hitta ett sätt att ta sig ur den livsfarliga situation som uppstått, där mer än bara hans liv står på spel ... Harold Robbins (1916-1997) var en amerikansk romanförfattare som växte upp i New Yorks slum. Hans böcker har översatts till 30 språk och sålts i cirka 750 miljoner exemplar. Flera av hans böcker har filmatiserats i Hollywood och han har en stjärna på Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Barbara är toppmodell, vacker men opersonlig och kall till sättet. En dag träffar hon playboyen Cesare Cardinali och knockas så av hans charm att det skrämmer henne. Halvt på skämt börjar hon kalla honom för sin dödsängel. Deras jetsetliv tar dem jorden runt, och i deras fotspår följer en serie mystiska knivmord. Är det bara en tillfällighet eller har Barbaras onda aningar besannats? Är Cesare verkligen en dödsängel ...?

Gareth Brendan har bestämt sig. Det är dags att göra något med sitt liv som han någon gång i framtiden kan vara stolt över. Men vad? Ja, varför inte dra igång en pornografisk undergroundtidning? Full av utvikningsmodeller och sex? Men först måste han skapa sig ett nätverk i den undre världen för att få tag på pengarna. Gareth går in med liv och lust för att grunda sin tidning, men det visar sig snart ha varit ett dåligt beslut: han är snart indragen i en mörk härva med skulder, droger och brott, som bara eskalerar ju mer han försöker ta sig ur den. Detta är bara början på Gareths undergång, men han tänker inte ge sig i första taget. Innan han säger godnatt ska han ju sitta på toppen av sitt eget porrimperium ... -