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Jackdaws is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second War War. A Failed Mission Two weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously. A Daring Plan With invasion looming, Flick Clairet, a British secret agent, proposes a daring but perilous new plan. She, along with an all-female team - the Jackdaws - will infiltrate and neutralise the exchange before Allied Forces land in France. A Race Against Time However, unbeknownst to Flick, Rommel has assigned a brilliant spy-catcher - Dieter Franck - to crush the French Resistance. And now Franck is closing in . . .

Set during the outbreak of the Second World War, Night Over Water is about a perilous journey across the Atlantic to escape Britain, from the number one bestseller and master of the historical thriller, Ken Follett. The Eve of War Britain has just declared war against Nazi Germany. In Southampton, the world's most luxurious airliner, the Pan American Clipper, takes off on its final flight to neutral New York - a haven for those fleeing the conflict. A Disparate Group Flees The passengers aboard the plane each have their own reasons for leaving Britain. Amongst them are an English aristocrat fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist running away from the Nazis; a murderer returning under FBI escort; a wife escaping her controlling husband; and a devious thief determined to keep his spoils. A Journey into Danger Trapped on the plane, with only their fellow passengers for company, their journey over the Atlantic becomes increasingly fraught. Especially when it becomes apparent a plot is unfolding that may endanger all of their lives . . .

The Key to Rebecca is a gripping thriller set during the Second World War, from the number one bestseller and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett. A Ruthless Spy 1942. Alex Wolff's goal is Cairo. Following a relentless trek across the scorching Sahara, he arrives in the city with a copy of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, a lethal blade and a trail of bodies in his wake. Known to his handlers as the `Sphinx', Wolff is a Nazi spy with a brutal desire to succeed. A Failing Campaign The British campaign in North Africa hangs in the balance. Led by Rommel, the Germans are closing in and the Sphinx's reports on British troop movements and strategic plans are giving them the edge. Intelligence officer Major William Vandam is tasked with hunting down the Sphinx before the British are defeated. A Deadly Chase Vandam enlists the help of courtesan Elene Fontana, who agrees to try and ensnare the spy in exchange for a better life in Palestine. Can they catch the master spy before he uncovers Cairo's secrets and the campaign fails?

Příběh německého špióna, krásné Židovky a anglického důstojníka tajné služby se odehrává za 2. světové války v Káhiře. Německý špion vychovávaný v arabské rodině má za úkol podávat zprávy o pohybu britských vojsk generálu Rommelovi. Potřebné údaje se mu podaří zjistit a předat, ale od počátku je mu na stopě britský důstojník tajné služby. Ten využije k jeho odhalení i krásnou židovskou dívku, která se dá do služeb britské špionáže, aby mohla odcestovat do Palestiny…

'Two days after Notre Dame burned, I flew to Paris to appear on the TV programme La Grande Librairie for a discussion about cathedrals. The following morning I had breakfast at the Hotel Bristol with my French publisher and she asked me to write a short book about Notre Dame and what it means to all of us. She said she would donate the publisher's profits to the rebuilding fund and, if I wished, I could do the same with my royalties. Yes, I said; of course, I'd love to.' Ken Follett In aid of the crucial restoration work to restore Paris's great cathedral, Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals is a moving, short piece of non-fiction celebrating the stunning history of this beloved building, from Ken Follett, author of the multi-million copy selling Kingsbridge series. A minimum of 50p per copy on each sale of this book will go to the charity La Fondation du Patrimoine.

V krásném slunném létě roku 1914, kdy půvabná Charlotta má být představena králi a královně na plese debutantek, málokdo z přítomných lidí tuší, jaká mračna se stahují nad starým kontinentem. Zatím se zdá, že nic nemůže narušit poklidný a spořádaný běh života vyšší společnosti... Do Londýna přijíždí z Moskvy kníže Alex, aby tu jménem cara uzavřel smlouvu, která by v případném válečném konfliktu zaručovala oběma stranám vzájemnou účinnou pomoc. Nikdo z účastníků tajného jednání však neví, že je ještě jeden muž – tvrdý, nesmlouvavý anarchistický Felix, jehož posláním je knížete zabít, i kdyby měl za to zaplatit vlastním životem. Jeho odvážný plán, připravený téměř s matematickou přesností, prozatím ztroskotává na nečekaném zvratu-potkává ženu, kterou kdysi vášnivě miloval.

A nagyszabású, több évszázadot átölelő Kingsbridge-trilógia története az angliai kisvárosban, Kingsbridge-ben kezdődik a l2. században. A tehetséges és ambiciózus Benedek-rendi perjel, Philip az apátság számára új templomot akar építeni, amely a világ legnagyobb gótikus katedrálisa lesz. Építőmestere az isteni tehetségű Tom, aki kreativitásával és szárnyaló fantáziájával képes felépíteni a 123 méter magas templomtornyot, ami sok évszázadon át a város büszkesége lesz. Mindez egy polgárháború kellős közepén történik, ahol Philipnek meg kell küzdenie célja megvalósításáért saját egyházának szűklátókörűségével és az emberi irigységgel is. Vér, ármány és szerelem, zsarnokság, hűség és árulás - A katedrális filmszerűen pergő, sodró lendületű cselekménye életre kelti a régi Angliát, ahol a 12. századi embereket ugyanolyan érzelmek mozgatták, mint a 21. századiakat. Ken Follett legnépszerűbb regénye megjelenése óta több mint egy millió példányban kelt el

Jane, a brave and sensual Englishwoman, is caught in a deadly romantic triangle between rival spies Ellis and Jean-Pierre. Love, hatred and deception sweep them from terrorist conspiracies in Paris to guerrila warfare in Afghanistan.

A szerző egyik legnépszerűbb regénye egy 12. századi angliai városkában, Kingsbridge-ben játszódik, a történet a katedrális építése körül bonyolódik, melyért a Benedek-rendi szerzetesek küzdenek szinte az egész világgal és még saját, féltékeny egyházukkal is. Mindez egy polgárháború közepén, körülöttük vér, ármány és szerelem. A könyv oldalain középkori világ kel életre, amely színes, mint egy festmény, és mozgalmas, mint egy jó film. Olvasása közben belemerülünk a háború borzalmaiba, átélhetjük a zsarnokok önkényeskedéseit, a kínzásokat, a gyilkosságokat és a szerzetesi élet keserveit.

Make this your next book club selection and everyone saves. Get 15% off when you order 5 or more of this title for your book club. Simply enter the coupon code FOLLETPILLARS at checkout. This offer does not apply to eBook purchases. This offer applies to only one downloadable audio per purchase. View our Ken Follett feature page. Learn more about The Pillars of the Earth miniseries on Starz. A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece. Unabridged edition read by John Lee

A huge novel that follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. It is 1911. The Coronation Day of King George V. The Williams, a Welsh coal-mining family, is linked by romance and enmity to the Fitzherberts, aristocratic coal-mine owners. Lady Maud Fitzherbert falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German Embassy in London. Their destiny is entangled with that of an ambitious young aide to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson and to two orphaned Russian brothers, whose plans to emigrate to America fall foul of war, conscription and revolution. In a plot of unfolding drama and intriguing complexity, FALL OF GIANTS moves seamlessly from Washington to St Petersburg, from the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty.

The year is 1958, and America is about to launch its first satellite in an attempt to match the Soviet Sputnik and regain the lead in the space race. As Luke Lucas gradually regains his memory, he realises that his fate is inextricably bound up with that of the rocket on the Mehr... launch pad at Cape Canaveral.

In a brutal world, charismatic rebel miner Mack McAsh - a slave by birth - is a man with the courage to stand up for what is right, and the strength to stick by his beliefs. Independent, rebellious Lizzie Hallim, meanwhile, is engaged to Jay Jamisson, the ruthless landlord's son and heir to an exploitative business empire. Born into separate worlds, Mack and Lizzie are thrown together when Mack becomes an enemy of the state and is forced to flee his homeland. Lizzie aids his escape, and it is not long before passions rage in the old world as well as the new ...Set in an era of turbulent social changes, "A Place Called Freedom" is a magnificent novel from the undisputed master of suspense and drama, Ken Follett. "A compulsive, sweeping adventure" - "Today". "Gripping historical narrative" - "San Francisco Chronicle".

La riqueza de los Pilaster se basaba en el banco de la familia, una de las más sólidas y respetables instituciones financieras del Londres victoriano. En torno al consejo de administración, que preside el anciano Seth Pilaster, giran las ambiciones de la familia, sobre todo las de Augusta, su maliciosa nuera, y las de Hugh, nieto de Seth. Augusta, junto a su falta de escrúpulos, cuenta con la alianza de Miguel Miranda, vástago de una brutal familia de caciques sudamericanos que desea contar con el apoyo del banco para sus proyectos de dominio. La lucha entre la perfidia de Augusta y la tradicicón de honradez de Hugh marcará durante treinta años los destinos del banco. Una fortuna peligrosa es un juego de pasiones encontradas llevado con brío y penetración, así como una aguda recreación de los esplendores y miserias de las altas finanzas. Una obra llamada a sorprender a los admiradores de ese gran novelista que es Ken Follett. ŽUn modelo perfecto de construcción de intriga, con una fenomenal progresión dramática.

As the decisions made in the corridors of power bring the world to the brink of oblivion, five families from across the globe are brought together in an unforgettable tale of passion and conflict during the Cold War. When Rebecca Hoffmann, a teacher in East Germany, finds herself pursued by the secret police, she discovers that she has been living a lie. Her younger brother, Walli, longs to escape across the Berlin Wall to Britain to become part of the burgeoning music scene. In the United States, George Jakes, a bright young lawyer in the Kennedy administration, is a fierce supporter of the Civil Rights movement - as is the woman he is in love with, Verena, who works for Martin Luther King, Jr. Boarding a Greyhound bus in Washington to protest against segregation, they begin a fateful journey together. Russian activist, Tania Dvorkin, narrowly evades capture for producing an illegal news sheet. Her actions are made all the more perilous as her brother, Dimka, is a rising star in the heart of the Communist Party in the Kremlin. From the deep south of America to the vast expanses of Siberia, from the shores of Cuba to the swinging streets of Sixties London, Edge of Eternity is a sweeping tale of the fight for individual freedom in a world gripped by the mightiest clash of superpowers anyone has ever known.

Den D druhé světové války se blíží. Němci nevědí, kde ani kdy se Spojenci vylodí, ale tuší, že to bude brzy. Felicity „Flick“ Clairetovou, špičkovou agentku britské tajné služby, jejíž prací jsou sabotáže v týlu nepřítele, čeká akce klíčového významu – musí zničit telefonní ústřednu, která spojuje německá vojska s nejvyšším velením v Berlíně. První pokus skončí katastrofálním nezdarem – skupina je zlikvidována a Flick se celý svět obrátí vzhůru nohama. Pak dostává poslední šanci dosáhnout cíle, jenže úkol, který byl předtím hrozivý, je nyní skoro nesplnitelný. Nový plán totiž vyžaduje speciální tým složený výhradně z žen, které je třeba sehnat a vycvičit během několika málo dní. Dostávají krycí jméno Kavky a mají proniknout do ústředny přímo před očima Němců…