{"product_id":"a-column-of-fire-ken-follett","title":"A Column of Fire (Ken Follett)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMillions of readers have been enthralled by the saga that began in \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWorld Without End\u003c\/i\u003e, which now continues with Ken Follett's magnificent, gripping \u003ci\u003eA Column of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA WORLD IN TURMOIL \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NEW ORDER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies and courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe and in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA MAN WHO WOULD DIE FOR HIS QUEEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Ned Willard the opportunity to serve his queen is God-sent. He cannot stay in Kingsbridge and watch the love of his life marry another, and as fires burn and extremism begins to spark throughout Europe, Ned makes his choice. He will spend his life protecting his monarch from the tyrants who aim to destroy her or die trying . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csub\u003e*Ken Follett's \u003ci\u003eColumn of Fire \u003c\/i\u003ewas an instant Sunday Times HB bestseller when it published in 2017\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKen Follett\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Cardiff, Wales. Barred from watching films and television by his parents, he developed an early interest in reading thanks to a local library. After studying philosophy at University College London, he became involved in centre-left politics, entering into journalism soon after. His first thriller, the wartime spy drama \u003ci\u003eEye of the Needle\u003c\/i\u003e, became an international bestseller and has sold over 10 million copies. He then astonished everyone with his first historical novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of the building of a medieval cathedral, which went on to become one of the most beloved books of the twentieth century. One of the most popular authors in the world, his many books including the Kingsbridge series and the Century trilogy - a body of work which together chronicles over a thousand years of history - and his latest novel \u003ci\u003eNever\u003c\/i\u003e - which envisages how World War III could happen - have sold more than 188 million copies. A father and husband, Ken lives with his wife in England and enjoys travelling the world when he can.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), B-format paperback, Englisch, 928 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63409968841053,"sku":"K096496199","price":13.7,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/221497-9649619900001A.jpg?v=1770954999","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/a-column-of-fire-ken-follett","provider":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}