02402cam a2200457 i 4500 357709494 TxAuBib 170608s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2017025384 9780525954972 052595497X (OCoLC)967056952 DLC eng DLC TnLvILS rda TxAuBib rda Follett, Ken. A column of fire / Ken Follett. New York, New York : Viking, [2017] 916 pages : map ; 25 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier cri rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Kingsbridge "In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love. Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country's first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. Over a turbulent half century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents"-- Provided by publisher. Queens Fiction Great Britain. Catholics Fiction History 16th century England. Cathedrals Fiction England. Middle Ages Fiction. FICTION / Historical. FICTION / Sagas. FICTION / Suspense. Great Britain Fiction History Elizabeth, 1558-1603. England Fiction Social life and customs 16th century. Historical fiction. Romance fiction. Thrillers (Fiction.) Follett, Ken, New York : Viking, 2017. Kingsbridge. QS7