Description
A gripping historical thriller set in Edwardian London, this novel follows Feliks, a ruthless assassin dispatched from St. Petersburg with a mission that could alter the course of history. As he navigates the treacherous streets of the capital, he faces formidable opposition from Scotland Yard's finest detectives, a powerful aristocrat, and the young Winston Churchill himself. Caught in a web of espionage, political intrigue, and personal vengeance, Feliks must use all his cunning and skill to outmaneuver those determined to stop him. Ken Follett masterfully weaves together historical detail and suspenseful storytelling to create a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the collision between individual will and historical destiny. This is a novel that combines the intricate plotting of a spy thriller with the emotional depth of a character study, delivering both intellectual engagement and page-turning excitement.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jun 3, 2003
324 pages
ISBN: 9780451208705
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Man From St. Petersburg by Ken Follett.