The first in Ken Follett's bestselling Century Trilogy, Fall of Giants is a captivating novel that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women.
'Fall of Giants' follows five linked families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women.
'Fall of Giants' follows five linked families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women.
Der Krieg ist zu Ende, doch die Welt ist noch immer in Aufruhr. In Berlin wird eine Mauer errichtet, die Ost und West trennt und Millionen Familien zerstört. Nicht alle finden sich damit ab - trotz der Gefahr für Leib und Leben.
Dans l'Angleterre du XIIe siecle ravagée par la guerre et la famine, des etres luttent chacun a leur maniere pour s'assurer le pouvoir, la gloire, la sainteté, l'amour, ou simplement de quoi survivre.
From terrorist conspiracies in Paris to guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan, Lie Down With Lions is the thrilling tale of suspense and deceit from master of the spy story, Ken Follett.
El gran maestro de la narrativa de acción y suspense nos transporta a la Edad Media, a un fascinante mundo de reyes, damas, caballeros, pugnas feudales, castillos y ciudades amuralladas.
England. Ethel Williams, Kind einer Bergmannsfamilie aus Wales, ist Dienerin im Haus von Earl Fitzherbert. Als sie von ihm ein Kind erwartet, wird sie in Schande entlassen.
1792. A tyrannical government is determined to make England a mighty commercial empire. In France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his rise to power, and with dissent rife, France’s neighbours are on high alert.
1792. A tyrannical government is determined to make England a mighty commercial empire. In France, Napoleon Bonaparte begins his rise to power, and with dissent rife, France’s neighbours are on high alert.
As a new age dawns in England’s twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal.
1135 and civil war, famine and religious strife abound. With his family on the verge of starvation, mason Tom Builder dreams of the day that he can use his talents to create and build a cathedral like no other.
Ser minero del carbón en la Escocia del siglo XVIII significaba servidumbre y sufrimiento. Por eso Mack McAsh se enfrentó a su amo, lo que le obligó a huir.
En 1327, quatre enfants sont les témoins d'une poursuite meurtriere dans les bois: un chevalier tue deux soldats au service de la reine, avant d'enfouir dans le sol une lettre, dont le secret pourrait bien mettre en danger la couronne d'Angleterre.