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Fall of giants, by Ken Follett

Label
Fall of giants, by Ken Follett
Language
eng
Form of composition
other
Main title
Fall of giants
Responsibility statement
by Ken Follett
Series statement
Century trilogy, 1
Summary
Follows five families through the world-shaking dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for votes for women. 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. Followed by "Winter of the World". Includes strong language and sex. 2010. (Century trilogy ; 1)
Target audience
specialized

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