Millions of readers have been enthralled by the saga that began in The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, gripping 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 . . . More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
Jean-Daniel Brèque Books
Jean-Daniel Brèque is a French translator and opera critic who focuses on "the literature of the imagination." He translates from English into French, and his exceptional work has earned him the prestigious Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire award twice. His contributions significantly enrich the French literary landscape by bringing important speculative fiction to a wider audience.
Dreamland
- 542 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Dans "Dreamland", un parc d'attractions ultime dirigé par des robots réalistes, soixante mille invités innocents, à qui on a promis le meilleur moment de leur vie, ne se doutent pas qu'un mal qui s'attaque aux peurs de l'enfance est sur le point de frapper.
L'Aube écarlate
- 369 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Ils sont beaux, puissants et immortels. Ils appartiennent tous à la Famille, à la race des vampires. Au cœur du XIXème siècle, certains sont restés attachés à leur passé sanglant, conjuguant érotisme et cruauté. D'autres regardent vers le futur, nourrissant l'espoir d'évoluer vers une nouvelle aristocratie spirituelle. Mais tous se sont réunis au monstrueux château Banat, dans les Carpates, pour participer à la cérémonie du Nectar, au partage du sang d'une mortelle soigneusement sélectionnée. Or, la jeune femme est sauvagement assassinée avant la cérémonie. Un crime qui ne peut rester impuni, même parmi les créatures de la nuit...