Continues the stories of five interrelated families who struggle with social, political, and economic turmoil in the mid-twentieth century, during which they witness the rise of Nazi Germany, the Spanish Civil War, and the horrors of World War II.
Hardcover
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Summary
Continues the stories of five interrelated families who struggle with social, political, and economic turmoil in the mid-twentieth century, during which they witness the rise of Nazi Germany, the Spanish Civil War, and the horrors of World War II.
Description
"NOTE: The font size for this version is 10pt"
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Picking up where Fall of Giants, the first novel in the extraordinary Century Trilogy, left off, Winter of the World follows its five interrelated families--American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh--through a time of enormous social, political, and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the great dramas of World War II, and into the beginning of the long Cold War.
Critic Reviews
"This book is truly epic....The reader will probably wish there was a thousand more pages."--"The Huffington Post"
"Some of the biggest-picture fiction being written today."--"The Seattle Times"
"A consistently compelling portrait of a world in crisis."--"The Washington Post "
"Gripping...powerful."--"The New York Times"
"Political intrigue, amorous episodes, suspense, and drama. History comes to life."--"The Louisville Courier-Journal"
"[Follett] is so good at plotting a story, even one that takes on such a complex topic as the World War II era. That's what makes Winter of the World so hard to put down. You want to know what happens next."--The Associated Press
"An entertaining historical soap opera."--"Kirkus Reviews"
About the Author
Ken Follett burst into the book world with "Eye of the Needle," an award-winning thriller and international bestseller. After several more successful thrillers, he surprised everyone with "The Pillars of the Earth" and its long-awaited sequel, "World Without End," a national and international bestseller. Follett's new, magnificent historical epic, the Century Trilogy, opened with the bestselling "Fall of Giants." He lives in England with his wife, Barbara.
Product Details
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.
