A Column of Fire (The Kingsbridge Novels, 3) Book

This historical novel is the third book in the Kingsbridge series by award-winning author, Ken Follett. A Column of Fire is the sequel to The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, which captivated millions of readers all over the world and became bestsellers.In 1558, Europe is in turmoil as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Power in England precariously shifts between Catholics and Protestants, causing commoners to clash and test each other's loyalty.Young Ned Willard returns to the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral to find his world turned upside down, as the girl he longs to marry is on the opposing side of the religious conflict. Ned goes to work for Elizabeth Tudor, who becomes queen and causes Europe to turn against England. As she clings to the throne, there are many who would see her removed, including Mary Queen of Scots who waits in Paris.But as time goes on, Ned's love for Margery is doomed as violence breaks out from Edinburgh to Geneva. Ned cannot watch the love of his life marry another, but he must serve his queen. He will spend his life protecting his monarch or die trying...Read More