World Without End

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Set in the year 1327, World Without End follows the lives of four children from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge whose destinies become intertwined after witnessing a brutal event on All Hallow's Day. This historical saga explores their journeys through ambition, love, and survival amid a turbulent medieval world.

An epic tale of intertwined lives shaped by ambition, love, and the shadow of a deadly plague.

Ken Follett’s Kingsbridge Novels continue with this gripping sequel that has captivated millions worldwide. On All Hallow's Day, four children from Kingsbridge witness the killing of two men-at-arms and swear to keep the secret under threat from the man behind it. Their lives take vastly different paths: one boy travels far but keeps Kingsbridge in his heart, another rises to become a powerful yet corrupt nobleman.

Meanwhile, one girl challenges the authority of the medieval church, and the other chases a love that seems impossible. As their stories unfold, themes of ambition, greed, revenge, and love dominate their lives, all under the long-lasting impact of that fateful day.

When the Black Plague sweeps across Europe and descends upon England, the city of Kingsbridge falls into chaos. In the face of this desperate uncertainty, the four adults realize the secret they share must finally come to light.

World Without End is followed by Ken Follett’s next installment, A Column of Fire.

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