Winter of the World

"Winter of the World," the second novel in Ken Follett's Century trilogy, spans a period of mounting global tension and personal upheaval beginning in 1933. Following the intertwined lives of five families, the story explores the rise of totalitarian regimes, social conflicts, and the looming threat of war. Richly detailed and epic in scope, the book delves into the characters' struggles amid the upheavals that threaten to reshape the world.