Winter of the World – Ken Follett

Winter of the World - Ken Follett

Winter of the World by Ken Follett is the second book in The Century Trilogy, an epic historical fiction series following interconnected families through some of the defining events of the twentieth century.

Set against the rise of Nazi Germany and the Second World War, this sweeping historical novel follows characters from Britain, Germany, Russia and the United States as political extremism, war and personal conflict reshape their lives.

Beginning in 1933, Winter of the World continues the story started in Fall of Giants. The next generation of the Williams, Fitzherbert, von Ulrich, Peshkov and Dewar families must navigate a rapidly changing world shaped by fascism, communism, democracy and global war.

From Hitler's Germany and the Spanish Civil War to the battlefields of World War II, Pearl Harbor, Stalingrad and the final stages of the conflict, Ken Follett combines major historical events with family drama, romance, political intrigue and personal ambition.

The novel brings history to life through characters whose friendships, relationships and loyalties are tested by dictatorship, resistance and war. Follett's detailed historical setting and fast-moving storytelling make the book an ideal choice for readers who enjoy World War II historical fiction, family sagas, political novels and epic historical fiction.

At more than 900 pages, Winter of the World delivers the immersive storytelling, large cast of characters and international scope that have made Ken Follett one of the world's best-known historical fiction authors.

This paperback edition is perfect for readers of Ken Follett books, fans of Fall of Giants, and anyone looking for a compelling historical novel set during the Second World War.

Why You'll Love It

• Book 2 of Ken Follett's Century Trilogy
• Epic World War II historical fiction
• Continues the story of Fall of Giants
• Follows interconnected families across Britain, Germany, Russia and America
• Set during the rise of Nazi Germany and the Second World War
• Combines history, family saga, romance and political intrigue
• Features major events including the Spanish Civil War, Pearl Harbor and Stalingrad
• Ideal for fans of long, immersive historical novels
• Perfect for readers of historical sagas and twentieth-century fiction