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A Column of Fire
The Kingsbridge Novels (Related to this series)
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- John Lee
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 21 September 2017
- Run Time
- 30 hours 19 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
The page-turning historical saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, masterful A Column of Fire.
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 . . .
Critics Review
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Follett's storytelling skills make their adventures riveting
The Times
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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
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This triumphant saga, begun almost 30 years ago with The Pillars Of The Earth, moves across England to Scotland, France and the New World
Sunday Express
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A sumptuous slice of swashbuckling Elizabethan romance
Mail on Sunday
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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
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A huge read, perfect for long winter nights
Choice
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A thundering ride through history
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
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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
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Details
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- John Lee
- Duration
- 30 hours 19 minutes
- Release Date
- 21 September 2017
- ISBN
- 9781509838370
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Historical adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, Historical romance, Family saga / generational saga fiction
Synopsis
The page-turning historical saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, masterful A Column of Fire.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 OrderElizabeth 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 QueenFor 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 . . .
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