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Winter of the World

A Gripping Epic From The Number One Bestselling Author

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Winter of the World

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: John Lee
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Winter of the World is the second novel in Ken Follett's uniquely ambitious Century trilogy. On its own or read in sequence with Fall of Giants and Edge of Eternity, this is a spellbinding epic of global conflict and personal drama during World War II.

A Battle of Ideals
It is 1933 and, at Cambridge, Lloyd Williams is drawn to irresistible socialite Daisy Peshkov, who represents everything that his left-wing family despise. But Daisy is more interested in aristocratic Boy Fitzherbert, a leader in the British Union of Fascists.

An Evil Uprising
Berlin is in turmoil. Eleven-year-old Carla von Ulrich struggles to understand the tensions disrupting her family as Hitler strengthens his grip on Germany. Many are resolved to oppose Hitler’s brutal regime – but are they willing to betray their country?

A Global Conflict on a Scale Never Seen Before
Shaken by the tyranny and the prospect of war, the lives of five families become ever more enmeshed. As an international clash of military power and personal beliefs sweeps the world, what will this new war mean for those who must live through it?

Continue the captivating Century Trilogy with Edge of Eternity.

 20th Century Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Political Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

Gripping . . . powerful
A consistently compelling portrait of a world in crisis
This book is truly epic . . . The reader will probably wish there was a thousand more pages.
All stars
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Great storyline and characters . I loved the merging of history with the plot. I learnt some new things

Loved it

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It was a great history lesson, and I think a great deal was based on fact, for myself I enjoyed the family Saga's side of the book, but not really keen on the wars

Saga of the war years

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Really worth the listen, enjoyed the second instalment of the trilogy. Would’ve liked to have seen an everyday perspective of the Eastern Front perhaps in Stalingrad or on the front line. But can’t have everything. Great book.

Just as good as the first book

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Great book and nicely produced but not as gripping as the Fall of giants still awesome though !

Not bad at all.

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As per usual, another Ken Follet masterpiece. An absolute page turner. The narrator brought all the characters to life with his superb narration

Gripping, graphic, well researched

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