My favorite period is World War II, and I'm in the middle of writing my fourth novel set in that era. — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
With the World War II era, there's so much written material to draw on. When you go back to the 14th century,… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Our whole strategy must be to prevent the Allies from securing a beachhead, because once they achieve that, the battle is lost…perhaps… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Marvelous, isn’t it, how these Germans can shoot back at us even when they’re fucking dead.” — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“Blenkinsop sighed. "As usual, those of you who can think of better ways to win the war are invited to write directly… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
You never know," Jack said speculatively. "There may come a time when savages like William Hamleigh aren't in power; when the laws… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
There was a very serious communist strain among American intellectuals before the war. America was a more tolerant place in those days,… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“They did not suspect her for a moment. It did not occur to them that a woman could be dangerous. How foolish… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
World War II is the greatest drama in human history, the biggest war ever and a true battle of good and evil.… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“the war taught me that nothing counts as much as loyalty" "Bullshit. you still haven't learned that when humans are under pressure,… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“In every country, those who were against war had been overruled. The Austrians had attacked Serbia when they might have held back;… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“What we did in that momentous year of 1558 caused political strife, revolt, civil war, and invasion. There were times, in later… — Ken Follett Copy Share Image
“A child will always be what he is, she thought, and not what you want him to be.” — Ken Follett Copy Share
“The extra line or two around her eyes only made them more fascinating; the touch of silver in her hair enhanced the blackness of… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“You're the one who doesn't understand," Lev said. "In America, I have my own car. There's more food than you can eat, all the… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“They did not suspect her for a moment. It did not occur to them that a woman could be dangerous. How foolish they were.… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“Remember our story. You’re going to visit a cousin who has just started to farm in North Carolina. You’re taking gifts.” “Even though we’re… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“And here's my advice to you. If you get the chance of the mad kind of love, grab it with both hands, and to… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“Two blades clashed, ringing like a bell. Like all small boys, Philip thought his father was invincible; and this was the moment when he… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“It had been a morning of vivid images: the man-made streams, the rats in the butchers’ shops, the stacks of new-minted silver pennies, and… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“tickets and lifts begged on carts, but Grigori was mesmerized by her face as she talked. Once again Lev listened with rapt attention, making… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“A man who has no fear can do anything he wants, Feliks thought. He had learned that lesson eleven years ago, in a railway… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“Alison was relieved: she would have hated to see Mary lose her dignity as well as her life. “Follow me,” said the sheriff. Mary… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“Jack was too absorbed in his work to hear the bell. He was mesmerized by the challenge of making soft, round shapes of hard… — Ken Follett Copy Share
“might spook Harald and cause him to flee. She had to visit in person. This would be even more risky. Morlunde was a town,… — Ken Follett Copy Share
