by Ken Follett
First published 2016
War, revolution, and love collide across generations in this sweeping historical saga. As the superpowers race towards nuclear war, a Kremlin insider, a civil rights lawyer, and an East German teacher find their fates intertwined. Amid assassinations, protests, and spycraft, they must navigate impossible choices that threaten to destroy their families. Follett's masterful storytelling lays bare the human cost of a world in turmoil.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Europe, United States
Period: 1945-1989, 1960s-1980, 20th century
1098 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Adult
Content warnings: death, violence, war