Die Waffen des Lichts

Ken Follett’s latest installment in the Kingsbridge series explores a transformative period in 18th-century England and Europe, marked by the dawn of the Industrial Revolution and the upheavals of war and societal change. Set against the backdrop of technological innovation, political upheaval, and evolving social norms, the story follows diverse characters navigating a world in flux. This ambitious novel masterfully illuminates the seismic shifts of the 19th century, blending personal struggles with the larger forces reshaping Europe.