Ken Follett: The Waterstones Interview

The Kingsbridge Series of novels by Ken Follett continue with A Column of Fire which catapults readers into 16th century Europe. In our exclusive interview he tells us more about the fledgling secret service that piqued his interest in this period, how power shifts, and making historical fiction feel personal.
A Column of Fire can be found here: bit.ly/2NbjVcN

[@j.francismacdonald1506]

Has anyone else read Follett's older work? I was introduced to him through the kingsbridge series, then went on to read the "Century trilogy" . Enjoyed them all immensely. I spend much of my summers in remote camps and have plenty of time to read, so I hit up the used-book store and picked up 8-10 older Follett novels. It's quite difficult to believe the same person wrote "Hammer of Eden" !? I understand that writers mature, but some of his older stuff was simply horrendous??

[@TomHassall182]

This is one of his best. I absolutely loved it.

[@PAPITO_49]

Great interview, thanks. One of my favorite authors since the 1970s. I also read Taylor Caldwell who writes books on America and discribes people, places and things. When I read that what intrigues leaning about who, what and where.

[@stevee.5450]

....if this man published his list for his sunday trip to the gardening centre l would buy it....and no doubt enjoy every word....

[@kiltripxv1]

Legendary author

[@jennief2108]

I immediately thought of Ken and his novel pillars of the earth on the news of Notre Dame maybe he will write another .

[@naykon1]

Brilliant novel