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Name: El invierno del mundo / Winter of the World
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Author: Ken Follett

📘 El invierno del mundo / Winter of the World by Ken Follett

From the rise of the Third Reich to the devastation of the Spanish Civil War and the horrors of World War II, through the explosive events of Pearl Harbor and the advent of the atomic age, Ken Follett crafts a tale that spans half a century. The families of five protagonists come together in the midst of this tumultuous time, each family contributing to the intricate tapestry of history. This novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction that brings the reader into the crucible of the 20th century through the eyes of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Ken Follett

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