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Set in 1558, Ken Follett’s *A Column of Fire* follows Ned Willard, a young spy who falls for Margery Fitzgerald. As England’s religious tensions grow, Ned serves Princess Elizabeth—soon queen—and helps establish her kingdom’s first secret service. Over a turbulent half century, the novel weaves court intrigue, assassination plots, and the rise of the Reformation, exploring the clash between tolerance and tyrannical belief. Spanning cities from London to Geneva, the story highlights the personal costs of loyalty and love amid one of England’s most turbulent eras.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Ken Follett
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