Ken Follett
Kenneth Martin Follett, CBE, FRSL (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical novels who has sold more than 160 million copies of his works.
Ken Follett CBE FRSL | |
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Born | Kenneth Martin Follett 5 June 1949 Cardiff, Wales |
Occupation | Novelist |
Alma mater | University College London |
Period | 1974–present |
Genre | Thriller, spy novel, historical fiction |
Notable works | Eye of the Needle The Key to Rebecca The Pillars of the Earth World Without End Whiteout Century Trilogy |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Jann Turner (step-daughter) |
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Many of his books have achieved high ranking on bestseller lists. For example, in the US, many reached the number-one position on the New York Times Best Seller list, including Triple (1979), The Key to Rebecca (1980), Lie Down with Lions (1985), A Dangerous Fortune (1993), World Without End (2007), Fall of Giants (2010), Winter of the World (2012), and Edge of Eternity (2014).
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