A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge)

A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

â€œAbsorbing . . . impossible to resist.â€Â â€”The Washington Post

As Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? #1Â New York TimesÂ bestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with his magnificent new epic,Â A Column of Fire.Â
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In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love.Â
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Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the countryâ€™s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. Over a turbulent half century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents.
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The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone elseâ€”no matter what the cost.
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Set during one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in history,Â A Column of FireÂ is one of Follettâ€™s most exciting and ambitious works yet. It will delight longtime fans of the Kingsbridge series and is the perfect introduction for readers new to Ken Follett.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780451477996
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-07-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780451477996

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780451477996
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2018-07-31
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780451477996

A Column of Fire: A Novel (Kingsbridge)

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