A Column of Fire Ken Follett

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A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

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SeriesThe Kingsbridge Novels

Summary

Ken Follett's captivating third novel in the Kingsbridge series, A Column of Fire, returns to the setting that began in the multi-million copy bestsellers The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. 1558. A young man is in the queen's service, as a battle for freedom and tolerance begins in Kingsbridge . . .

A Column of Fire Summary

A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

A WORLD IN TURMOIL

1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris.

A NEW ORDER

Elizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies and courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe and in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out.

A MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEEN

For Ned Willard the opportunity to serve his queen is God-sent. He cannot stay in Kingsbridge and watch the love of his life marry another, and as fires burn and extremism begins to spark throughout Europe, Ned makes his choice. He will spend his life protecting his monarch from the tyrants who aim to destroy her or die trying . . .

A Column of Fire Reviews

Follett's storytelling skills make their adventures riveting. * The Times *
Deploying a substantial cast of characters, Follett unrolls a familiar history of religious and political ferment and turns it into accessible and enjoyable fiction. * Daily Mail *
The characters, both fictional and real, are fascinating, and the Tudor period setting holds its own special allure. This is a novel that fans of historical fiction will savour and cherish. * National *
A huge read, perfect for long winter nights. * Choice *
A thundering ride though history * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *
Follett has once more lit the touch paper of English history and allowed it to explode across the pages in in all its vivid technicolour. * Lancashire Evening Post *

About Ken Follett

Ken Follett was twenty-seven when he wrote Eye of the Needle, an award-winning thriller that became an international bestseller. He then surprised everyone with The Pillars of the Earth, about the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, which continues to captivate millions of readers all over the world, and its long-awaited sequel, World Without End, was a number one bestseller in the US, UK and Europe. He has written the bestselling Century trilogy, which comprises Fall of Giants, Winter of the World and Edge of Eternity. A Column of Fire is the third novel in the Kingsbridge series.

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Sku

GOR009092055

ISBN 13

9781447278740

ISBN 10

1447278747

Title

A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

Author

Ken Follett

Series

The Kingsbridge Novels

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Pan Macmillan

Year published

2018-02-22

Number of pages

768

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N/A

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