<p> In his most monumental bestseller, <i>Master of the Game</i>, the immortal Sidney Sheldon introduced the glamorous, scheming Blackwell family and its unforgettable matriarch, Kate Blackwell. Now a generation has passed, and as the world has changed, so too has America?s royal family. </p> <p> The intervening years have not lessened the Blackwells? talent for manipulation, domination, and passion. The children of Kate?s granddaughters are determined to control Kruger-Brent, Ltd., the multibillion-dollar international corporation with holdings in diverse industries around the globe. But only one can reign supreme. </p> <p> In a family rife with secrets?murder, hidden identities, perversions?and a depraved sense of honor, the player who wins the game may be the only one who can survive. </p>