The Armor of Light
By Ken Follett
- Release Date: 2023-09-26
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
An epic continuation of the series that began with The Pillars of the Earth, The Armor of Light heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyond
The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence; a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children; a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business; one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war.
Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe.
Reviews
Satan gives it five stars
5By llolppppCAnother great read!
4By FiascolaskoThis novel is a wonderful end to the Pillars of the Earth seriesWonderful
5By teanaway571Great read and historyGood, but not up to Follett standards
3By YeshhhhhI’ve read all of the other books in this series and this one lags behind the rest. It’s a fine read - but the characters and story line lack the usual luster.Amazing Historical Fiction
5By BBCE member JanKen Follett is the master author of Historical Fiction! This did not disappoint! Another well researched story with amazing character development. I eagerly look forward to his next book.Not his best
3By ljatgsamInteresting if u r into fabrics or napoleons defeat.An outstanding book
5By Dan VermilionWe have a great author. All his books are good,but this is one of his best. Great story and fine characters. The book is long but never boring. Read it.Ken Follett…
4By dooneen…never fails to tell a tale that could be told in 400 pages in about 800 pages. He does, however, write beautifully.Great read!
5By BPR136Loved the book. The interesting plot and interrelationships of the characters held my interest straight through to the end.One of my favorites!
5By hotgirl70Great read! You feel like your are living the lives along with these characters.