Ohnivý sloup – Follett Ken (2019)

After Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, globally popular historical sagas by bestselling author Ken Follett, comes A Column of Fire, the third sprawling tale set in the English town of Kingsbridge, a story of powerful rulers and their indispensable aides, a tale full of intrigue, murder, and betrayal, but also love, friendship, and hope. It is the year 1558, and Europe is plagued by religious conflicts. Eighteen-year-old Ned Willard, however, desires nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. Their relationship, however, is not meant to be, and so Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. At the moment Elizabeth becomes queen, all of Europe turns against England. Protected by a devoted group of imaginative spies and daring secret agents, she clings to her throne and her principles. The real struggle pits those who believe in tolerance and compromise against tyrants who impose their views on everyone else – no matter the cost...