Description
| Product ID: | 9781035020133 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | The Kingsbridge Novels |
| Title: | A Column of Fire |
| Authors: | Author: Ken Follett |
| Page Count: | 928 |
| Subjects: | Espionage and spy thriller, Espionage & spy thriller, Historical adventure fiction, Historical romance, Historical adventure, Historical romance |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Ken Follett’s third novel in the Kingsbridge series, A Column of Fire, returns to the setting and story that began, and continued, in the multi-million copy bestsellers The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End. Christmas 1558, the world is in turmoil as a new queen takes her throne and one man pledges to protect her life at all costs. <p><b>Millions of readers have been enthralled by the saga that began in <i>The Pillars of the Earth</i> and <i>World Without End</i>, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, gripping <i>A Column of Fire</i>.</b><br><br><b>A WORLD IN TURMOIL </b><br><br>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.<br><br><b>A NEW ORDER</b><br><br>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.<br><br><b>A MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEEN</b><br><br>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 . . .<br><br><b>More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.</b></p> |
| Imprint Name: | Pan Books |
| Publisher Name: | Pan Macmillan |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-06-29 |
