This author is celebrated for his daring narratives that delve into controversial themes and explore the human psyche with unvarnished honesty. His style, marked by raw sexuality and stark realism, immerses readers in worlds of intense emotional highs and lows. He compellingly portrays the ascents and descents of ambitious characters against backdrops of turbulent societal shifts. His widely acclaimed works, lauded for their unflinching truth and storytelling prowess, have become cornerstones of popular culture.
Win Liberte enjoys a life of luxury, having never had to work thanks to his inheritance of an international diamond business managed by his uncle. With fast cars, beautiful women, a racing yacht, and a Manhattan penthouse, he seems to have it all. However, beneath this glamorous facade lies a deeper story of his upbringing as an orphan, hinting at complexities in his character and life choices.
The story follows Diogenes Alejandro Xenos, known as Dax, who, as a child, endures the traumatic loss of his mother and sister at the hands of government troops during a revolution. Sent to Europe by a rebel leader to help restore his country's diplomatic and financial standing, Dax navigates the complexities of elite society, interacting with international bankers and diplomats. His journey explores themes of trauma, resilience, and the challenges of rebuilding in the aftermath of violence and loss.
As a teenager, Danny Fisher had all he ever wanted -- a dog, a grown-up summer job, flirtatious relationships with older women -- and a talent for ruthless boxing that quickly made him a star in the amateur sporting world. But when Danny's family falls on hard times, moving from their comfortable home in Brooklyn to Manhattan's squalid Lower East Side, he is forced to leave his carefree childhood behind. Facing poverty and daily encounters with his violent, anti-Semitic neighbors, Danny must fight both inside and outside the ring just to survive. As his boxing becomes legendary in the city's seedy underworld, packed with wiseguys and loose women, everyone seems to want a hand in Danny's success. Robbins's colorful, fast-talking characters evoke the rough streets of Depression-era New York City. Ronnie, a prostitute ashamed of how far she's fallen and desperately in need of friendship; Sam, a slick bookie who wants to profit from Danny's boxing talent; and Nellie, a beautiful but lonely girl who refuses to believe Danny is beyond redemption -- each of whom has a different vision of Danny's future -- will help steer his rocky course. Gritty, compelling, and groundbreaking for its time, A Stone for Danny Fisher is a tale of ambition, hope, and violence set in a distinct and dangerous period of American history. A classic, sexy bestseller by Harold Robbins, reintroduced to a whole new generation of readers.
When Miles Sinclair's lover and partner is murdered and a series of strange accidents begins to plague his fleet, Miles must prove his innocence or face the destruction of his maritime empire
Following Jack Lear as he tries his hardest to fit in to the WASP world, this sexy, outrageous, and irresistible novel showcases Harold Robbins at his rip-roaring best. Jack Lear rises from a modest Jewish background to take on the WASP world, but never quite feels like he's succeeded in his ambition to be accepted as one of them. Making his fortune as a pioneering radio and television broadcaster and founding a landmark network isn’t enough—nor is the money, fame, and women who go with it. He continues to hunger for what he cannot have. Here is a tale that only Harold Robbins could tell: of Jack’s torrid relationship with his first wife, a WASP social heiress; of his affairs with everybody from chamber maids to duchesses; of his second marriage to a world-class beauty and society figure; and ultimately of his life-long struggle to make his network # 1, and to give it a sense of class that sets it apart from all the others.
Set in 1955, this groundbreaking novel explores the intricate dynamics of female sexuality and its impact on power and wealth. Through the perspective of a woman who navigates a male-dominated society, it delves into themes of ambition and desire, revealing how she leverages her sexuality to achieve success. The narrative challenges societal norms and reshapes the literary landscape, making it a pivotal work that sparked discussions about women's roles and sexuality in America.
A young schoolgirl with dreams of being an actress, JeriLee Randall, is at the dawn of discovering her own sexuality when she meets Walter Thornton, Jr., the son of the world-famous playwright, Walter Thornton, Sr., whom she idolizes. After a humiliating "near" sexual encounter with JeriLee, Walt Jr. participates in a graphically brutal assault that traumatizes JeriLee, triggering unfettered chaos in their small, gossipy town. Walt's father Walter Sr. befriends JeriLee and tries to make amends for the deplorable behavior of his son. Over time, despite their age difference, the two become quite close and eventually marry--resulting in yet another town scandal. But it is JeriLee's ambition--not the rumors--that drives the couple from this tiny town to New York City, setting her on a collision course with an unexpected future. Inevitably, their marriage unravels and JeriLee embarks on a path of sexual liberation in her pursuit of success--from stints in sleazy strip clubs to rendezvous on the casting couches of Hollywood moguls, from the searing lights of Broadway to the twilight world of drugs--as JeriLee moves restlessly from man to man and woman to woman. Can she find success in a brutal world while retaining her dignity, honesty, and the self-respect developed in her youth? As she struggles to retain her dreams of stardom, can her strength and cunning save her from Hollywood's death grip, allowing her to beat the smooth-talking power players at their own game?
In the mountains of West Virginia Dan learned the price of work, love, and murder--when murder was a man's last resort. Daniel Boone Huggins, shaped by violent tragedy and a restless passion for beautiful women, rose from poverty to become the most powerful--and dangerous--labor organizer in America.
Harold Robbins once again creates a story featuring his signature street-smart characters who use their hard-won knowledge to achieve greatness. The Secret, a steamy novel chronicling the meteoric rise of a lingerie chain, Jerry Copper, of The Predators, returns, moving from his spring-water success to launch his new empire of intimate women's apparel. Unfortunately, Jerry's operation, unlike companies such as Victoria's Secret, isn't exactly legit. He would desperately like to keep his son, an honest lawyer with street smarts and a code of honor, out of the family business and away from his mob associates. All is well until Jerry needs a good lawyer, and his son insists on getting involved.
The story explores the intense rivalry and collaboration between Angelo Perino, a talented race car driver, and Loren Hardeman, a powerful auto magnate. As they join forces to build "The Betsy," the fastest car in the world, their personal ambitions and romantic entanglements complicate their partnership. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, love, and the impact of greed within a family empire, highlighting both the characters' drive for success and the emotional stakes involved in their high-speed lives.
