The Recurring Cast
Kingsbridge book 3 · 2017

A Column of Fire

In 1558, young Ned Willard returns to Kingsbridge and finds a town divided by religion. He joins the secret service of Queen Elizabeth I, fighting plots against her life.

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Book facts

Author
Ken Follett
Series
Kingsbridge, book 3 of 5
Published
2017
Setting
Set in the fictional Kingsbridge, England
Story order
Book 4 by the story’s timeline
Characters charted
1
Chart confidence
High

In story order: after World Without End and before The Armour of Light.

Who is in A Column of Fire

1 recurring or key character from Ken Follett’s chart. Introduces Ned Willard.

Lead 1

  • Ned WillardFirst appearanceElizabethan spy from Kingsbridge