The Armour of Light

SKU: 9781447278856
The Armour of Light

The Armour of Light

SKU: 9781447278856
Author: Ken Follett
Paperback·Ages 18+·Historical Fiction
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At a glance

✨ Mood
Dramatic, powerful, socially charged
⏳ Pace
Expansive, immersive
🌿 Atmosphere
Industrial Revolution, gritty, evolving
💭 Themes
Change, class struggle, progress, resilience
🧠 Depth
Thought-provoking, layered
💬 Hook
As industry rises, ordinary people must fight for their place in a changing world.
👥 Perfect For
Fans of sweeping historical sagas
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who enjoy history blended with personal stories of struggle and triumph
The grand master of gripping fiction is back. International no. 1 bestseller Ken Follett returns to Kingsbridge in the 18th century, with an epic tale of revolution and a cast of unforgettable characters. Revolution is in the air 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. Kingsbridge is on the edge Unprecedented industrial change sweeps the land, making the lives of the workers in Kingsbridge's prosperous cloth mills a misery. Rampant modernization and dangerous new machinery are rendering jobs obsolete and tearing families apart. Tyranny is on the horizon Now, as international conflict nears, a story of a small group of Kingsbridge people - including spinner Sal Clitheroe, weaver David Shoveller and Kit, Sal's inventive and headstrong son - will come to define the struggle of a generation as they seek enlightenment and fight for a future free from oppression . . . estselling phenomenon returns.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
752
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published
15 August 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781447278856

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About the Author:

Ken Follett is one of the world’s most successful and beloved authors, known for his thrilling novels and sweeping historical epics. With over 160 million copies sold worldwide, his books are staples in any reader's collection. His masterpiece The Pillars of the Earth, part of the iconic Kingsbridge series, has enthralled fans with its intricate storytelling and richly detailed medieval setting. Follett’s works, such as the gripping Eye of the Needle and the compelling Century Trilogy, combine rich history with unforgettable characters, making them impossible to put down. Whether you’re a fan of suspense or grand historical sagas, Ken Follett’s novels are always a guaranteed page-turner!