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A COLUMN OF FIRE - KEN FOLLETT KARTONIERT (TB)

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  "Absorbing . . . impossible to resist." -The Washington Post  As
Europe erupts  can one young spy protect his queen? #1 New York Times 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. A thrilling read that makes the
perfect gift for the holidays.   In 1558  the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down
on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between
Catholics and Protestants  royalty and commoners clash  testing friendship  loyalty  and love.
Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find
themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country  Ned goes to work
for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen  all Europe turns against England. 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. Over a turbulent half century  the love
between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva.
Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles  protected by a small  dedicated group of
resourceful spies and courageous secret agents.    The real enemies  then as now  are not the
rival religions. 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.    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. It will delight longtime fans of the
Kingsbridge series and is the perfect introduction for readers new to Ken Follett.

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