A Place Called Freedom
A Place Called Freedom by Ken Follett is a historical fiction novel published by Random House Large Print in 1995. This edition features large print and spans 608 pages, providing an accessible reading experience. The story begins in the coal mines of the Scottish highlands, where twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh is trapped in a life of servitude. Driven by a fierce desire for freedom, he encounters Lizzie Hallim, a young aristocrat seeking her own independence in a restrictive society. Their paths intertwine as Mack’s quest for liberty leads him into conflict with the oppressive rulers of eighteenth-century Britain.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of the struggles and aspirations of individuals in a tumultuous era. The narrative explores themes of love and rebellion against a backdrop of societal constraints, as Mack faces severe consequences for his defiance, including being transported to the American colonies as a convict. The book presents a rich tapestry of characters, from heroes to villains, set against the colorful streets of London and the expansive landscapes of the New World. A Place Called Freedom offers an engaging exploration of the pursuit of happiness amidst adversity.
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A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM begins in the infernal coal mines of the Jamisson family, in the Scottish highlands, where twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh spends most of his waking hours. Bound to his employer for life, Mack burns with an insatiable desire to escape.
He finds an unlikely ally in Lizzie Hallim, the beautiful, willful young aristocratic woman who yearns for independence in a male-dominated society.
Mack’s hunger for freedom brings him into conflict again and again with the harsh rulers of eighteenth-century Britain. Accused of riot–a capital crime–Mack becomes one of the thousands of convicts who are shipped to the American colonies, to work as slaves for seven long years.
With its vivid, fascinating portrayal of the colorful streets of London and the endless landscapes of the New World, plus an unforgettable cast of heroes and villains, lovers, and rebels, hypocrites, hell-raisers, and whores, A PLACE CALLED FREEDOM is a magnificent epic of love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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