A Column of Fire |
by Ken Follett |
Praise For This Book |
Recommended reading by - The Washington Post - USA Today - New York Post - The Christian Science Monitor - The Philadelphia Inquirer "Deeply researched ... compelling ... A Column of Fire is absorbing, painlessly educational, and a great deal of fun." -The Washington Post "Follett's historical epics, including this one, evoke the Romantic adventures of Alexandre Dumas. Derring-do and double-crosses ... A Column of Fire burns bright throughout." -The Christian Science Monitor "Full of adventure and suspense, A Column of Fire is an inspiring and thrilling portrait of one of Europe's most perilous times in history." -BookPage "Fans of Follett's epic sagas The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, set in the Middle Ages in the fictional city of Kingsbridge, will be thrilled by this latest installment." -New York Post "[Follett is a] master of the sweeping, readable epic." -The Philadelphia Inquirer "English-history mavens will find much to savor in Follett's third Kingsbridge novel." -AARP The Magazine "A fiery tale set in the latter half of the sixteenth century ... As always, Follett excels in historical detailing, transporting readers back in time with another meaty historical blockbuster." -Booklist "An immersive journey through the tumultuous world of 16th century Europe and some of the bloodiest religious wars in history. Follett's sprawling novel is a fine mix of heart-pounding drama and erudite historicism." -Publishers Weekly |
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