Master of the Game

• The novel masterfully details the rise of the Blackwell family. It begins with Kate’s father, Jamie MacGregor, and his quest for diamonds in South Africa, moving eventually to Kate herself, who manipulates her business, her marriage, and her descendants with absolute authority to keep her business dynasty intact.
  

Sidney Sheldon (1917–2007) was an internationally acclaimed master storyteller. He began his career in Hollywood writing musicals and television shows (winning an Oscar in 1947) before turning to fiction in his 50s. He became a global phenomenon with major bestsellers like The Other Side of Midnight and If Tomorrow Comes.

• • The story chronicles how Jamie MacGregor survives betrayal in South Africa to establish a diamond fortune. His fiercely intelligent daughter, Kate, takes over the business, turning it into a vast corporate giant named Krug-Martin. To preserve the family empire, Kate systematically orchestrates the lives of those around her, including her son and granddaughters, completely disregarding their personal choices. She emerges as the ultimate "master of the game," but her calculated victories leave her surrounded by tragic casualties, mental instability, and ghosts from a manipulative past