World Without End: Which starts us out in Medieval England, being the further saga of Kingsbridge and it's Priory. The sequel to
The Pillars Of the Earth has only two returning characters; the Town & Priory of Kingsbridge. The story picks up 200 years after the first book, and follows the descendants of the original characters throught the Black Death, the Battle of Crecy, religious intrigue, and raising families. A fascinating story, with well researched background and an interesting look at life in the Middle Ages, as well as an an insight as to the origin of family names. Even if you haven't read the first book, this is a worthwhile read anyway for readers who enjoy medieval historical novels (or even medieval history).
The Eye Of The Needle: Saw the movie version back in 1981 with Donald Sutherland as the villain. I remember it as being a good movie, but of course the book is better. Back during WWII, before the invasion of Normandy, the Germans were unsure as to where the actual invasion was going to take place. This book postulates that a German spy was able to find out the truth, but was (of course) defeated in the end. It's how this all comes about, and the changing points of view that make this book a classic thriller, even today.
Lie Down With Lions: The third book bring us up to the almost present, as the story takes place during the Russian/Afghan conflict during the 1980s (a harbinger of what was to happen in the 2Ks with the U.S.). Jane finds out her boyfriend works for the C.I.A, and leaves him to marry a French doctor.Off they go to set up a hospital in Russian occupied Afghanistan, and finds out her husband works for the KGB! Ex-boyfriend shows up to help the Afghan freedom fighters, meets up with Jane, and more adventures ensue. A fast paced adventure, and probably a different read now that the Afghans are part of 'them'; when the book was originally published, they were part of 'us'.
World Without End: Which starts us out in Medieval England, being the further saga of Kingsbridge and it's Priory. The sequel to The Pillars Of the Earth has only two returning characters; the Town & Priory of Kingsbridge. The story picks up 200 years after the first book, and follows the descendants of the original characters throught the Black Death, the Battle of Crecy, religious intrigue, and raising families. A fascinating story, with well researched background and an interesting look at life in the Middle Ages, as well as an an insight as to the origin of family names. Even if you haven't read the first book, this is a worthwhile read anyway for readers who enjoy medieval historical novels (or even medieval history).
The Eye Of The Needle: Saw the movie version back in 1981 with Donald Sutherland as the villain. I remember it as being a good movie, but of course the book is better. Back during WWII, before the invasion of Normandy, the Germans were unsure as to where the actual invasion was going to take place. This book postulates that a German spy was able to find out the truth, but was (of course) defeated in the end. It's how this all comes about, and the changing points of view that make this book a classic thriller, even today.
Lie Down With Lions: The third book bring us up to the almost present, as the story takes place during the Russian/Afghan conflict during the 1980s (a harbinger of what was to happen in the 2Ks with the U.S.). Jane finds out her boyfriend works for the C.I.A, and leaves him to marry a French doctor.Off they go to set up a hospital in Russian occupied Afghanistan, and finds out her husband works for the KGB! Ex-boyfriend shows up to help the Afghan freedom fighters, meets up with Jane, and more adventures ensue. A fast paced adventure, and probably a different read now that the Afghans are part of 'them'; when the book was originally published, they were part of 'us'.
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