Follet's sensational bestseller is set just before the outbreak of World War I, when Britain must enlist the aid of Russia. Czar Nicholas's nephew is to visit London for secret naval talks with Lord Walden, who has lived in Russia and has a Russian wife, Lydia. But there are other people who are interested in the arrival of Prince Alexei: the Waldens' only daughter, Charlotte - wilful, idealistic, and with an awakening social conscience; Basil Thomson, head of the Special Branch; above all, Feliks Kschessinsky, the ruthless Russian anarchist. But little did anyone suspect that Lydia should recognise Feliks, or that she might put her own daughter's life at risk for his sake. As the secret negotiations progress, the destinies of these characters become ineluctably enmeshed. And, as Europe prepares for the catastrophe of war, the final private tragedy which will shatter the complacency of the Waldens is acted out.
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Biografía del autor
Ken Follett was twenty-seven when he wrote
Eye of the Needle, an award-winning thriller that became an international bestseller. He then surprised everyone with
The Pillars of the Earth, about the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages, which continues to captivate millions of readers all over the world and its long-awaited sequel,
World Without End, was a number one bestseller in the US, UK and Europe and was followed by the third novel in the Kingsbridge series
A Column of Fire. He has written the bestselling Century trilogy, which comprises
Fall of Giants,
Winter of the World and
Edge of Eternity.
A classical actor of great stature, Martin Shaw became a household name during the 1970s in The Professionals. His many theatre credits include
An Ideal Husband and
The Duchess of Malfi. His recent TV credits include the title role in
Judge John Deed, and as Commander Adam Dalgliesh in P.D James'
Death in Holy Orders and
The Murder Room.
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