Winter of the World (Book Two, Century Trilogy)

It has been nearly a decade since the events of Fall of Giants unfolded, and since he the First World War ravaged the earth. It is now 1933. Hitler is beginning his rise to power and the world has fallen into economic depression. Germany's relations with other nations is strained, the setting is ripe for another conflict, one even greater than it's predecessor. Once again we join five families, one German, one British, one Welsh, one Russian, and one American, on the journey, and the fight, of a lifetime. Carla Von Ulrich, the daughter of Walter and Maud, lives in Berlin. However, when war erupts she finds that her life, and the lives of those around her, is changed forever. Lloyd Williams, the illegitimate son of Ethel and Fitz, never knew his true father. However, when Lloyd is flung into battle, both in England, his home, and abroad, he comes closer to the realization of his true heritage, the son of a nobleman. Volodya (Vladimir) Peshkov, the son of Lev, but fathered by his uncle, Grigori, is a member of the Russian Intelligence Agency. He is a spy. When the war begins and Volodya is sent to the lion's den, Berlin,  every turn could mean certain death, or worse. These five interconnected families managed to survive the Great War, but, will they manage to escape this war with their lives, and their humanity?

Ken Follet takes his series to a whole new level of awesomeness in this truly fantastic novel. Like its predecessor, Fall of Giants, it captures the horrors of strife and conflict, while, at the same time, crafts characters with unimaginable depth. I loved this book, and hope you do too. To read the previous blog about Fall of Giants CLICK HERE.