In The Tontine, bestselling author Thomas B. Costain spins a masterful tale of greed, deception, and ambition set in 19th-century England. At the heart of the novel is a high-stakes financial scheme—a tontine—where the last surviving member inherits a vast fortune. But as the years pass and the stakes rise, so do the questions: How far will people go to outlive the others? And what secrets are they willing to kill for? Rich in historical detail and brimming with suspense, The Tontine is part mystery, part social drama, and wholly captivating. Costain crafts a sprawling, multi-generational epic filled with memorable characters, moral dilemmas, and the timeless lure of wealth and power. Fans of Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens, or Ken Follett will devour this gripping historical saga. It's not just about who wins—it's about what the game does to those who play it.