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Lie Down With Lions

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Emma Fenney
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From terrorist conspiracies in Paris to guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan, Lie Down With Lions is the thrilling tale of suspense and deceit from master of the spy story, Ken Follett.

A Dangerous Romance
In Paris, rival spies Ellis and Jean-Pierre both fall in love with Jane, and all three become gripped in a tangled web of lust and deception as they battle terrorist conspiracies. Ultimately Jane can marry only one and chooses Jean-Pierre.

A Fight for Freedom
In Afghanistan the Mujahedeen are fighting to free their country of the Soviet invasion and the newlyweds travel to the Valley of the Five Lions to help the cause as doctors. Fierce fighting means they must find a way out of the line of fire.

A Perilous Escape
Help unexpectedly comes in the form of Jean Pierre’s nemesis, Ellis, and knowing both men have dangerous secrets, Jane must once again choose who to trust if she is to make her escape over one of the most remote mountain ranges in the world . . .

 20th Century Historical Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Sheer suspense
A deadly romantic triangle, a clandestine mission with global stakes, an exotic location, a plot as gripping and ingenious as Eye of the Needle . . . engineered to perfection with breathless acceleration . . . I couldn’t put it down
Vintage Follett . . . tense, vivid, exciting
All stars
Most relevant
I was smitten once again by Ken Follett’s ability to place me, the reader, in the situations of suspense, happiness, tragedy and deception.
Emma Fenney is a wonderful narrator, making Ellis as believable a character as Jane. Thank you Mr Follett.

Another excellent Follett novel!

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Being a big fan of Ken Follett I once again submerged into the story, the characters, the country - once started it is always a fast paced roller coaster journey with multiple facets to it. Beautifully read & performed by Emma Fenney

Another wonderful tale from a great story teller

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I listened to this as often as I could, im a huge Ken follet fan but I usually stick to the huge series. I enjoyed this story and new time/country setting (though Jane was slightly annoying).

binge worthy

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I really struggled with this book and almost gave up on it numerous times. Apart from the young boy who lost his hand after picking up a land mine I could not like any of the characters. The story was okay, but very predictable The narrator made the book even worse. It was hard work listening to her.

Not Mr Folletts best

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