Fall Of Giants

Fall Of Giants

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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.

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• Loved the book, where is the sequel ...?

  Reviewed by Wayne R. | see all reviews by Wayne R.

  01/10/2010

  Of all the books I have read this year, this is the one I have awaited with the most anticipation, particularly since I enjoy all of Ken Follett's novels, in particular "Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End", both of which I have read several times.
  
  I wasn't disappointed. I read it in 2 days, and I can't wait for the sequel to find out how the story continues. I thought most of the characters were interesting and mostly sympathetic.
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  Reviewed by Lynette S. | see all reviews by Lynette S.

  04/02/2011

  This was an excellent read particularly if you like the twists and turns of the plot and it heroes/heroines against the odds and villains, that are so intricately woven by Ken Follett as he establishes his characters, their strengths, weaknesses, oppportunities some from birth others earned through sheer guts and determination. I want to know where he is going to take Ethel, Billy and Grigori and what will become of Lady Maud the fallen woman from her elitist heritage and will the weasel Fitz get his comeupance? Bring on the sequel.
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  Reviewed by Abi S. | see all reviews by Abi S.

  10/02/2011

  I am lees than halfway through this wonderful book and am already entwind in the lives of it's characters and their futures. This is a BIG read and I am loving every second of it. I do hope there is a sequel. Ken Follett is an amazing writer. Do yourself a favour and read this great book....
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