| Author | Ken Follett |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction, Novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
Publication date | 2023 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 752 |
| ISBN | 978-1447278832 |
| Preceded by | A Column of Fire |
The Armour of Light is a historical fiction novel by Welsh author Ken Follett.[1][2] It is the fifth book in the Kingsbridge Series, and is the sequel to A Column of Fire.
The Armour of Light takes place in the years 1792 - 1894 in Kingsbridge, the same fictional English town in The Pillars of the Earth. Historical events at that time that influenced the plot include the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars. The industrialisation of textile manufacturing plays a large role. The story touches on themes common to many of Ken Follett's novels including class conflict between the working class and a corrupt gentry, abuse of power, and forbidden love.
Characters
The characters below are listed in order of appearance.
- Sal Clitheroe: Spinner, working for Amos Barrowfield.
- Harry Clitheroe: Field worker, and husband of Sal Clitheroe.
- Christopher Clitheroe (Kit): Only son of Harry and Sal Clitheroe, and is six years old in 1792.
- Ike Clitheroe: Uncle of Harry Clitheroe.
- Will Riddick: Son of Lord Riddick, and is 30 years old in 1792.
- Lord Riddick: Lord of the village Badford.
- Jimmy Mann: Field worker, together with Harry Chitheroe.
- Annie Mann: Wife of field worker.
- Alec Pollock: Barber-surgeon in the village Badford.
- Amos Barrowfield: Cloth merchant (clothier), that also provides work for spinners like Sal Clitheroe.
- Hornbeam: Alderman, businessman, and justice.
- Mick Seabrook: Carder, working for Amos Barrowfield.
- George Riddick: Middle son of Lord Riddick.
- Roger Riddick: Youngest son of Lord Riddick, and is 19 years old in 1792.
- Pastor Riddick: Priest of village Badford.
- Brian Pikestaff: Independent farmer, and unofficial leader of the Methodists in Badford.
- David Shoveller (Spade): Clothier.
- Arabella Latimer: Disaffected wife of the Bishop.
Persons mentioned
- Henry Northwood: Colonel of local army.
- Thomas Paine: Author of book "Rights of Man".
- Charles Wesley: Author of hymn "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling".
- William Pitt the Younger: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- Mary Wollstonecraft Author of book "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"
References
- ↑ Powers, Katherine A. (24 September 2023). "Ken Follett's new book shows why he's a master of the historical novel". The Washington Post. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ↑ "The Armour of Light". Kirkus Reviews. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
External links
- The Armour of Light on Ken Follett's website
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