Ken Follett Books

The #1 New York Times bestselling historical epic, the Century Trilogy, now in one deluxe boxed set. Ken Follett follows the fortunes of five international families--American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh--as they make their way through the 20th century. The boxed set includes all three volumes: Fall of Giants, Winter of the World, and Edge of Eternity. [Follett] is a commanding storyteller who has taken on an impossibly large task and accomplished it with passion, intelligence, and skill. --The Washington Post Follett is masterly in conveying so much drama and historical information so vividly . . . grippingly told. --The New York Times Book Review Look out for Ken's newest book, A Column of Fire, available now.

The 'Century Trilogy' tells the entire history of the twentieth century, seen through the eyes of five linked families - one American, one English, one German, one Russian, and one Welsh. This second volume, titled 'Winter of the World', is about the Spanish Civil War, the Second World War, and the development of nuclear weapons.

Set in twelfth-century England, this epic of kings and peasants juxtaposes the building of a magnificent church with the violence and treachery that often characterized the Middle Ages.

Ken Follett, renowned for his split-second suspense, presents a magnificent tale set in twelfth-century England, where a monk embarks on the ambitious quest to construct an unparalleled Gothic cathedral. This story is rich with intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance, all set against the backdrop of feudal life. Follett vividly re-creates the crude yet vibrant landscape of the Middle Ages, with its vast forests, walled towns, castles, and monasteries, immersing readers in a world defined by the struggles of war and the rhythms of daily existence. The narrative intricately weaves the lives of diverse characters, including Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the stunning noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge; Jack, the gifted stone artist; and Ellen, the enigmatic woman from the forest. Each character, from humble stonemason to powerful monarch, is brought to life with depth and detail. Central to the drama is the cathedral's construction, showcasing the eerie artistry of untrained stonemasons. Around this monumental project, Follett crafts a tale of betrayal, revenge, and love, beginning with the public execution of an innocent man and culminating in the humiliation of a king.

Five linked families live out their destinies as the world is shaken by tyranny and war in the mid-twentieth century

Ken Follett, renowned for his suspenseful storytelling, presents a captivating tale set in twelfth-century feudal England, where a monk embarks on the ambitious quest to construct an extraordinary Gothic cathedral. This narrative is rich with intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance, all set against the backdrop of a vividly recreated medieval landscape. Follett immerses readers in the era’s vast forests, walled towns, castles, and monasteries, creating a familiar yet intricate world. The intertwined lives of characters such as Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior; Jack, the stone artist; and Ellen, the enigmatic woman of the forest, draw readers into their dreams, labors, and loves. Each character, from humble stonemason to powerful monarch, is vividly portrayed. The cathedral's construction, marked by the artistry of unschooled stonemasons, serves as the story's focal point. Surrounding this monumental endeavor are themes of betrayal, revenge, and love, beginning with the public hanging of an innocent man and culminating in the humiliation of a king. Follett’s masterful storytelling captivates, making this tale both extraordinary and unforgettable.

A Time of Conflict: it is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages, and England faces attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Life is hard, and those with power wield it harshly, bending justice according to their will - often in conflict with the king. With his grip on the country fragile and with no clear rule of law, chaos and bloodshed reign.Three Lives Intertwined: into this uncertain world three people come to the fore: a young boatbuilder, who dreams of a better future when a devastating Viking raid shatters the life that he and the woman he loves hoped for; a Norman noblewoman, who follows her beloved husband across the sea to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey, who dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe. The Dawn of a New Age: now, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three people will each come into dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who will do anything to increase his wealth and power, in an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, death and birth, and love and hate

Follows the fates of five interrelated families--American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh--as they move through the dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women's suffrage.

From the master of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world's greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge. A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Rite, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her family lives in prosperity and offers Seft an escape from his brutish father and brothers, within their herder community. A PRIESTESS WHO BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE Joia, Neen's sister, is a priestess with a vision and an unmatched ability to lead. As a child, she watches the Midsummer ceremony, enthralled, and dreams of a miraculous new monument, raised from the biggest stones in the world. But trouble is brewing among the hills and woodlands of the Great Plain. A MONUMENT THAT WILL DEFINE A CIVILISATION Joia's vision of a great stone circle, assembled by the divided tribes of the Plain, will inspire Seft and become their life's work. But as drought ravages the earth, mistrust grows between the herders, farmers and woodlanders - and an act of savage violence leads to open warfare . . . Truly ambitious in scope, Circle of Days invites you to join master storyteller Ken Follett in exploring one of the greatest mysteries of our age: Stonehenge.

Murder, intrigue, plague and pestilence in the stunning sequel to the international bestseller PILLARS OF THE EARTH