Ken Follett's Century Trilogy: a complete guide
Telling the stories of five families forever connected by the world-altering geopolitical events of the twentieth century; read on for our guide to Ken Follett’s epic historical fiction series, the Century Trilogy.
The author of over 30 books, Ken Follett’s historical fiction novels and tense political thrillers have earned him legions of fans worldwide, with his books translated into dozens of languages. Perhaps best known for his bestselling Kingsbridge series, which tells the story of England from the Dark Ages to the Industrial Revolution, Follett is also the author of the Century Trilogy.
Set in Great Britain, Germany, Russia and the United States, the series is an ambitious, sweeping multi-generational family saga which spans the twentieth century. The trilogy begins during the end of the Edwardian era, takes readers through the rise of fascism and the Second World War, before finally ending while the world is divided by the Cold War. While the Century Trilogy can be read in any order; to follow the stories of the family through the decades in chronological order, begin your reading with Fall of Giants.