A Place Called Freedom
A Place Called Freedom by Ken Follett is a reissue published by Random House Publishing Group on June 30, 1996. This novel follows the journey of Mack McAsh, a young man condemned to a life in the coal mines of Scotland in 1766, as he seeks a better life. Alongside him is Lizzie Hallim, a highborn woman facing her own struggles. Their intertwined fates highlight the sacrifices made in the pursuit of true freedom.
Readers will find a narrative that spans various settings, from the bustling streets of London to the harsh realities of a slave ship and a Virginia plantation. The story delves into themes of liberty and revolution, featuring a diverse cast of characters, including heroes, villains, and rebels. With 464 pages, this edition presents a vivid exploration of the human spirit’s quest for freedom amidst adversity.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An oppressed young man longing for a better life must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for true freedom—a “gripping” (Chicago Tribune) novel from the award-winning author of The Pillars of the Earth.
“An altogether entertaining reading experience.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
Scotland, 1766. Sentenced to a life of misery in the brutal coal mines, twenty-one-year-old Mack McAsh hungers for escape. His only ally: the beautiful, highborn Lizzie Hallim, who is trapped in her own kind of hell. Though separated by politics and position, these two restless young people are bound by their passionate search for a place called freedom.
From the teeming streets of London to the infernal hold of a slave ship to a sprawling Virginia plantation, Ken Follett’s turbulent, unforgettable novel of liberty and revolution brings together a vivid cast of heroes and villains, lovers and rebels, hypocrites and hell-raisers—all propelled by destiny toward an epic struggle that will change their lives forever.
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