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In 1558, Kingsbridge Cathedral witnesses a city divided by religious conflict as England's power shifts between Catholics and Protestants. Amidst this turmoil, Ned Willard aspires to marry Margery Fitzgerald, but their love is tested when they find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. Ned joins Princess Elizabeth's service, and when she ascends to the throne, England faces hostility from all of Europe. Determined to protect her reign, Elizabeth establishes the first secret service to thwart assassination plots and invasions. Over the next fifty years, Ned and Margery's love appears doomed as extremism leads to violence across the continent. Elizabeth's commitment to her principles is upheld by a small group of spies and agents who navigate the treacherous landscape. The true conflict lies not in the rival religions but between those who champion tolerance and those who impose their beliefs by force. Set against a backdrop of revolutionary change, this narrative is one of Ken Follett's most ambitious works, captivating both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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A Column of Fire, Ken Follett
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- A Column of Fire
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ken Follett
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 928
- ISBN10
- 0525505075
- ISBN13
- 9780525505075
- Series
- The Pillars of the Earth
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Religious Topics, Politics, France, British Literature, England, Great Britain, English Literature, London, Espionage, Spain, 16th century, Catholics, Elizabeth I, Queen, 1533-1603, Huguenots, St. Bartholomew's Night, Religious Intolerance
- First published
- 2017
- Original title
- A Column of Fire
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- In 1558, Kingsbridge Cathedral witnesses a city divided by religious conflict as England's power shifts between Catholics and Protestants. Amidst this turmoil, Ned Willard aspires to marry Margery Fitzgerald, but their love is tested when they find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict. Ned joins Princess Elizabeth's service, and when she ascends to the throne, England faces hostility from all of Europe. Determined to protect her reign, Elizabeth establishes the first secret service to thwart assassination plots and invasions. Over the next fifty years, Ned and Margery's love appears doomed as extremism leads to violence across the continent. Elizabeth's commitment to her principles is upheld by a small group of spies and agents who navigate the treacherous landscape. The true conflict lies not in the rival religions but between those who champion tolerance and those who impose their beliefs by force. Set against a backdrop of revolutionary change, this narrative is one of Ken Follett's most ambitious works, captivating both long-time fans and newcomers alike.