Ken Follett
They should read this absorbing historical thriller by Ken Follett to immerse themselves in a plot of intrigue and suspense that unveils the geopolitical tensions and crucial alliances in the critical prelude to World War I.
Considered one of Ken Follett's most absorbing works, by the acclaimed master of the historical thriller and author of monumental successes such as The Pillars of the Earth, The Man from St. Petersburg immerses the reader in a vibrant tapestry of intrigue and suspense. The year 1914 marked a critical turning point in world history, with Europe on the brink of an unprecedented conflagration: the First World War. In this geopolitically charged chessboard, the major European powers strove to secure strategic alliances. France and England, on one side, and the Central Powers, on the other, deployed all their diplomatic resources to win the favor of Russia, a vast and powerful nation whose decision to join one side or the other could decisively tip the balance and determine the outcome of the imminent global conflict. Amidst these crucial moments of uncertainty and high diplomacy, London becomes the epicenter of a delicate operation. The distinguished English aristocrat, Lord Walden, along with the ambitious and rising politician Winston Churchill, await with expectation the arrival of Prince Orlov. This trusted emissary of the Tsar has been sent on a secret mission of vital importance: to negotiate and seal fundamental pacts with the British monarchy, in a desperate attempt to strengthen alliances before the inevitable outbreak. However, Prince Orlov does not travel alone or without danger. From the inhospitable and icy steppes of Siberia, an enigmatic and shadowy character, driven by his own dark motives, has closely followed the Russian envoy's footsteps, lurking in the shadows of the British capital and threatening to derail the diplomatic mission and plunge Europe into even greater chaos. Review: «Ken Follett has done it again. This novel reads with the ease and impact of a well-made Martini.» The New York Times Book Review
Authors: Ken Follett
Publication date: 23-01-2014
Language: es
Pages: 322
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Ken Follett was born in Cardiff, Wales, on June 5, 1949. He studied philosophy at University College London. After his graduation, he worked as a journalist. His first successful novel was "The Key to Rebecca" (1980). He achieved worldwide fame with the historical novel "The Pillars of the Earth" (1989), which was followed by other works such as "World Without End", "A Column of Fire", and "The Evening and the Morning", all set in the same historical universe. He is known for his thrillers and historical novels, characterized by extensive research and suspenseful plots.
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