The Armor of Light: A Novel
The much-anticipated follow-up to "A Column of Fire," titled "The Armor of Light", brings us back to Kingsbridge, England. Here, progress clashes with tradition, class conflicts touch every aspect of society, and Europe is embroiled in a major war. It's the late 18th century, and the invention of the Spinning Jenny in 1770 ushers in a new era of manufacturing and industry, transforming lives in a single generation.
The world is in turmoil as different forces seek control over this changing landscape. A mother loses her husband in a work accident caused by negligence, a young woman fights to support her school for underprivileged children, a well-meaning young man unexpectedly inherits a struggling business, and one man fiercely guards his wealth at any cost. Meanwhile, war looms on the horizon, with Napoleon aiming to become the ruler of the world through violence.
As established institutions face unprecedented challenges, our characters must confront a world they need to rebuild from the ruins of war. It's been over three decades since Ken Follett's acclaimed novel, "The Pillars of the Earth", and now, with this captivating addition to the Kingsbridge series, we're immersed in a battle between compassion and greed, love and hatred, progress and tradition. Through each character's perspective, we gain new insights into the profound changes that rocked 19th-century Europe.
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