A Column of Fire

A Kingsbridge Novel

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A Column of Fire

By: Ken Follett

Narrated by: John Lee

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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 . . .

Ken FollettJohn LeeMacmillan Digital AudioKingsbridge (Publication Order)KingsbridgeThe Kingsbridge Novels

Genre Fiction

Historical

Historical Fiction

Renaissance

Romance

Suspense

Thriller & Suspense

Espionage

Royalty

Fiction

Mystery

Tudor

Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Renaissance Romance Suspense Thriller & Suspense Espionage Royalty Fiction Mystery Tudor

Critic reviews

Follett's storytelling skills make their adventures riveting

Deploying a substantial cast of characters, Follett unrolls a familiar history of religious and political ferment and turns it into accessible and enjoyable fiction

This triumphant saga, begun almost 30 years ago with The Pillars Of The Earth, moves across England to Scotland, France and the New World

A sumptuous slice of swashbuckling Elizabethan romance

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

A huge read, perfect for long winter nights

A thundering ride through history

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

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I adored the previous books in this series and loved the detail about the cathedral and its building. This book takes us on and starts in the time of Queen Mary, Elizabeth and then King James. I love this period of history. There is great detail and explanation of how all the people and events linked together, told from a personal point of view of the characters. Narrator always excellent easy listening.