Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs—A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder

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Book Synopsis: The New York Times bestselling author of Bringing Down the House and The Accidental Billionaires tells his most incredible story yet: A true drama of obscene wealth, crime, rivalry, and betrayal from deep inside the world of billionaire Russian oligarchs that Booklist called “one more example of just how talented a storyteller [Mezrich] is.”

Meet two larger-than-life Russians: former mathematician Boris Berezovsky, who moved into more lucrative ventures as well as politics, becoming known as the Godfather of the Kremlin; and Roman Abramovich, a dashing young entrepreneur who built one of Russia’s largest oil companies from the ground up. After a chance meeting on a yacht in the Caribbean, the men became locked in a complex partnership, surfing the waves of privatization after the fall of the Soviet regime and amassing mega fortunes while also taking the reins of power in Russia. With Berezovsky serving as the younger entrepreneur’s krysha—literally, his roof, his protector—they battled their way through the “Wild East” of Russia until their relationship soured when Berezovsky attacked President Vladimir Putin in the media. Dead bodies trailed Berezovsky as he escaped to London, where an associate died painfully of Polonium poisoning, creating an international furor. As Abramovich prospered, Berezovsky was found dead in a luxurious London town house, declared a suicide.

With unprecedented, exclusive first-person sourcing, Mezrich takes us inside a world of unimaginable wealth, power, and corruption to uncover this exciting story, a true-life thriller epic for our time—“Wolf Hall on the Moskva” (Bookpage).

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Experience the gripping true story that will leave you on the edge of your seat - "Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs". Delve into the thrilling world of ambitious billionaires, scandalous wealth, and shocking betrayals. This New York Times bestselling book by renowned author, Mezrich, will take you on an extraordinary journey deep inside the secret lives of Russian oligarchs.

Discover the captivating tale of Boris Berezovsky, the mathematical genius turned powerful political figure known as the Godfather of the Kremlin, and Roman Abramovich, the charismatic entrepreneur who built a massive oil empire from scratch. When fate brings these two larger-than-life characters together on a luxurious yacht, their lives intertwine in a complex partnership that would shape the fate of Russia.

Uncover the hidden truths of post-Soviet Russia as Mezrich unravels the webs of corruption and power that surround these extraordinary men. Witness their rise through the treacherous landscape of privatization, while accumulating unimaginable fortunes and taking control of an entire nation. As Berezovsky becomes Abramovich's protector, their partnership flourishes - until the media attack that sparks a deadly chain of events, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake.

Experience the heart-pounding thrills as you follow Berezovsky's escape to London, only to be haunted by the mysterious death of a close associate through Polonium poisoning. With explosive storytelling and unprecedented access, Mezrich takes you deep into the dark underbelly of the oligarch world. But when Berezovsky is ultimately found dead in a luxurious London townhouse, the question of suicide looms large. Prepare yourself for a true-life thriller epic that rivals the likes of "Wolf Hall on the Moskva".

Get your hands on "Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs"—the book that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Discover the gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and murder that has captivated readers worldwide. Don't miss out on this incredible story. Order now and embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of the Russian oligarch empire.

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