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Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Europe, the narrative explores the clash between progress and tradition in Kingsbridge, England. As the invention of the Spinning Jenny transforms manufacturing, characters grapple with personal and societal upheaval: a grieving mother, a determined young woman, an unexpected business heir, and a ruthless tycoon. With Napoleon's ambitions casting a shadow, the story delves into themes of compassion, greed, and the struggle to rebuild amidst chaos, offering diverse perspectives on a pivotal era of change.
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The Armor of Light, Ken Follett
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Armor of Light
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ken Follett
- Publisher
- Penguin LLC US
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 0525954996
- ISBN13
- 9780525954996
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Europe, the narrative explores the clash between progress and tradition in Kingsbridge, England. As the invention of the Spinning Jenny transforms manufacturing, characters grapple with personal and societal upheaval: a grieving mother, a determined young woman, an unexpected business heir, and a ruthless tycoon. With Napoleon's ambitions casting a shadow, the story delves into themes of compassion, greed, and the struggle to rebuild amidst chaos, offering diverse perspectives on a pivotal era of change.