--- product_id: 8649497 title: "Something Dangerous: A Sweeping Wartime Drama of Family, Politics, and Forbidden Love (Spoils of Time)" price: "$42.02" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/8649497-something-dangerous-a-sweeping-wartime-drama-of-family-politics-forbidden store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Something Dangerous: A Sweeping Wartime Drama of Family, Politics, and Forbidden Love (Spoils of Time) **Price:** $42.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Something Dangerous: A Sweeping Wartime Drama of Family, Politics, and Forbidden Love (Spoils of Time) - **How much does it cost?** $42.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/8649497-something-dangerous-a-sweeping-wartime-drama-of-family-politics-forbidden) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Penny Vincenzi masterfully weaves a narrative filled with historical intrigue, complex characters, and emotional depth in this gripping second installment in the Spoils of Time trilogy. Set against the backdrop of the 1920s and 1930s, Something Dangerous follows the dazzling Lytton twins, Adele and Venetia, who are born into the prestigious Lytton publishing empire. On their eighteenth birthday in 1928, they are wealthy, admired, and brimming with confidence. As the specter of Nazi Germany looms, their privileged world begins to darken in unimaginable ways. The story also follows Barty Miller, a clever and ambitious young woman rescued from the London slums by Celia Lytton. Filled with unexpected temptations and challenges, Barty's journey is a stark contrast to the twins'. As family secrets unravel and the threat of war grows, the lives of these characters intertwine in a compelling tale of love, ambition, and resilience. Review: Outstanding! - I can't wait to start reading the 3rd book in this series. This book moved right along just like the first one. There is lots of excitement and major twists and turns throughout the entire book. I love books that intertwine history with fiction. This is a great summer series. Review: And the Dazzling Lyttons Go On - Not a sagging moment as we go on with the legendary Lyttons. Tangled relationships, devastating secrets, life-changing pregnancies, decisions made by others to protect the innocent that always come to no good at the end. Page-turning melodrama to the max, entirely enjoyable. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #262,938 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,564 in Historical British & Irish Literature #2,123 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #3,267 in Family Saga Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,460 Reviews | ## Images ![Something Dangerous: A Sweeping Wartime Drama of Family, Politics, and Forbidden Love (Spoils of Time) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71u0T4PD6+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding! *by S***R on April 27, 2025* I can't wait to start reading the 3rd book in this series. This book moved right along just like the first one. There is lots of excitement and major twists and turns throughout the entire book. I love books that intertwine history with fiction. This is a great summer series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ And the Dazzling Lyttons Go On *by M***S on August 21, 2024* Not a sagging moment as we go on with the legendary Lyttons. Tangled relationships, devastating secrets, life-changing pregnancies, decisions made by others to protect the innocent that always come to no good at the end. Page-turning melodrama to the max, entirely enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 stars *by X***S on May 9, 2024* SOMETHING DANGEROUS by Penny Vincenzi This is the second book in The Spoils of Time series. I read the first one, No Angel, last year and loved it so I was looking forward to reacquainting myself with the Lytton family. At a lengthy 700+ pages, this was a *commitment*! If you’re in the mood to fully immerse yourself in the relationships, scandals and the goings-on within a successful publishing empire, this book is for you. There are multiple characters to keep track of (luckily there’s a list in the beginning), but once you figure out who’s who and what’s what you’re in for a full on drama. Historical events (pre and post WWII) move the timeline along as the characters grow up and come into their own. I loved and empathized with these flawed, morally grey, sometimes annoying, self centered yet somehow still relatable characters. Each member of the Lytton family had an interesting story arc that held my attention and kept me reading into the night. I appreciate engrossing stories like this one. It allows me to set everything aside, clear my mind and just get lost in the soap opera world of the characters. Highly recommend if you’re seeking the same. 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