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  • The Kingsbridge Novels (abridged), Book 3
  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: John Lee
  • Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (30 ratings)
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Summary

Abridged edition.

The enthralling saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End 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...
©2017 Ken Follett (P)2017 Penguin Random House LLC
Historical Espionage
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Wonderful lesson in history

How I wish Richard E Grant had been the narrator, his extraordinary talent brought 2 previous novels to life unlike the unnatural stilted, clipped and weird reading habit of John Lee so irritating that I cannot listen to any audible books read by him.

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Brilliant!

This trilogy has educated me to an era which I had little knowledge and kept me up listening in the wee hours! I enjoyed them so much and the narrator was brilliant too.

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FANTASTIC

Ken has done it again! A great way to remember history I so enjoyed it. While listening I used google maps to look at Cadiz, Seville and other places mentioned, and loosed at images. All made the history come to life. Thank you Mr Follett.

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