The Raiders Condition:Well Read wise and childish—and thoroughly original

wise and childish—and thoroughly original

HILARY MANTEL is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers

It is a challenging

becoming one of the few Westerners to witness current conditions in the surreal showcase city

some even graduate to setting up companies that hold their own against the toughest competition

The Raiders Condition:Well Read wise and childish—and thoroughly originalThe explosive sequel to The Carpetbaggers is set in an atmosphere of wealth, decadence, and unbridled sexuality, ranging in scene from Las Vegas to Mexico City, New York and Havana. This electrifying tale continues the Cord family saga, pitting Jonas Cord, Jr. against his illegitimate son, Bat, in a struggle for control of a vast fortune.