The book’s focus is the conflict between the Catholics and Protestants raging throughout Europe in the late 16th century. It also features a decidedly different cast of characters and a sweepingly epic scope. While The Pillars Of The Earth, World Without End, and The Evening And The Morning had similar settings, characters, and structure-all of which worked brilliantly in those novels- A Column Of Fire takes place during the Renaissance, offering a refreshing break from the Middle Ages. I’m glad I did-it might be the best one yet.Ī Column Of Fire stands out as markedly different from the rest of the Kingsbridge series. It will delight longtime fans of the Kingsbridge series and is the perfect introduction for readers new to Ken Follett.As soon as I finished Ken Follett’s The Evening And The Morning, I dove headfirst into the final novel in his Kingsbridge series: A Column Of Fire. Set during one of the most turbulent and revolutionary times in history, A Column of Fire is one of Follett’s most exciting and ambitious works yet. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else-no matter what the cost. The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents. Over a turbulent half century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country’s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth.
Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love.
In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. impossible to resist.” -The Washington PostĪs Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? International bestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful monarchs, intrigue, murder, and treason with his magnificent new epic, A Column of Fire.
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