Reviews
Recommended reading by * The Washington Post * USA Today * New York Post * The Christian Science Monitor * The Philadelphia Inquirer * "Deeply researched . . . compelling . . . A Column of Fire is absorbing, painlessly educational, and a great deal of fun." --The Washington Post "Follett's historical epics, including this one, evoke the Romantic adventures of Alexandre Dumas. Derring-do and double-crosses . . . A Column of Fire burns bright throughout." --The Christian Science Monitor "Full of adventure and suspense, A Column of Fire is an inspiring and thrilling portrait of one of Europe's most perilous times in history." --BookPage "Fans of Follett's epic sagas The Pillars of the Earth and World Without End , set in the Middle Ages in the fictional city of Kingsbridge, will be thrilled by this latest installment." --New York Post "[Follett is a] master of the sweeping, readable epic." --The Philadelphia Inquirer "English-history mavens will find much to savor in Follett's third Kingsbridge novel." --AARP The Magazine "A fiery tale set in the latter half of the sixteenth century . . . As always, Follett excels in historical detailing, transporting readers back in time with another meaty historical blockbuster." -- Booklist "An immersive journey through the tumultuous world of 16th century Europe and some of the bloodiest religious wars in history. Follett's sprawling novel is a fine mix of heart-pounding drama and erudite historicism." --Publishers Weekly
