The Privileges

The Privileges (2010) by Jonathan Dee. The book opens with the marriage of Adam and Cynthia Morey, a young couple with everything ahead of them and infinite possibilities awaiting them. Adam is a rising star in the world of private equity, and he eventually manages to make a fortune by cheating the market. But the Morey's are not immune to life's troubles, and they hit a rough patch or two before they finally decide to move on into a life of philanthropy. They also have two children, April and Jonas, and Dee shares with us the privileged lives of these two children, and how their wealth tends to distort their lives and even put them in danger. This was a very good novel, a smooth read and always interesting. Grade: B+