Descent from Xanadu

A sweeping drama by Harold Robbins, inspired by the extraordinary life of Howard Hughes. The novel centers on the powerful Farrell family, whose vast fortune and influence dominate the worlds of business, politics, aviation, and entertainment.

Following the decline and death of the family's eccentric billionaire patriarch, a fierce struggle erupts among his heirs. As family members compete for control of the empire, hidden secrets, betrayals, scandals, and personal rivalries threaten to tear the dynasty apart.

Set amid private jets, luxury estates, corporate boardrooms, and glamorous lifestyles, the story explores ambition, greed, power, love, and the emotional cost of immense wealth. True to Robbins's style, the novel combines fast-paced storytelling with romance, intrigue, and larger-than-life characters.

While inspired by real-life events surrounding Howard Hughes, Descent from Xanadu is a work of fiction that uses those themes to create an entertaining family saga filled with drama and suspense.