The adventurers are those amoral, notorious, but extremely talented few who seem always to shape our secret thinking, the sort of clothes we wear, our sexual attitudes, the lives that most of us wish we led. Here we see them in their glittering world–moving from one glamour spot to another–in their restless search for love and excitement.

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From the author of The New York Times #1 best-selling novel The Carpetbaggers comes a tale of violence, sex, betrayal, revenge and intrigue. The Adventurers is a story of revolution and danger in the sultry jungles of South America. As a young boy, Diogenes Alejandro Xenos (Dax) witnesses the brutal rape and murder of his mother and sister by government troopsexperiencing the drama of revolution, loss, and tragedy firsthand. He is sent to Europe by the victorious rebel leader to rebuild his countrys diplomatic and financial status post-revolution, and is immediately thrown into the elite environment of Europes jet set society of international bankers and diplomats. Outwardly, Dax lives a life of privilege as one of the continents most sought-after, hedonistic playboyswanted by men and women alike, but for very different reasons. 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 of society as a rebel hell-bent on a new revolution. This epic tale of escape from the horrors of a third world regime is one of Harold Robbins' most ambitious novels ever, combining his trademark sensuality with political intrigue, a globe-spanning variety of exotic locales, and themes that never seem to changepolitical intrigue, greed, power, money, violence, sex and betrayal. With Dax Xenos, Robbins thrills and excites us with one of his most memorable and intriguing charactersa flawed and complicated hero. The Adventurers was one of Robbins most successful novels, spending 41 weeks on The New York Times best sellers list. Today, this novel easily proves that Robbins compelling prose still has the power to surprise, titillate, and move readers. About The Author Harold Robbins (19161997) is one of the best-selling American fiction writers of all time, ranking 5th on the Worlds Best-Selling Fiction Author List just behind William Shakespeare and Agatha Christie. He wrote over 25 best-selling novels, sold more than 750 million copies in 42 languages and spent over 300 weeks combined on The New York Times best sellers list. His books were adapted into 13 commercially successful films and also television series that garnered numerous Oscar, Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations starring Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley, Laurence Olivier, Bette Davis, Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones and more. The self-proclaimed worlds best writer in plain English, Robbins wrote novels that resonated with audiences due to their graphic depictions of sex, violence, power and drugs, and the multilayered complexities of his characters, as evidenced by his best-selling novels Never Love a Stranger, The Carpetbaggers, Where Love Has Gone, and The Adventurers. He once said in an People make their own choices every day about what they are willing to do. We dont have the right to judge them or label them. At least walk in their shoes before you do. Robbins personal life was as fascinating to the public as his novels. An enthusiastic participant in the social and sexual revolution of the 1960s, Robbins cultivated a playboy image and maintained friendships with stars including Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis, Jr.

2021-06-14