- Hardcover: 608 pages
- Publisher: Random House Inc (P); Lrg edition (Sep 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679765093
- ISBN-13: 978-0679765097
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 720,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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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In a brutal world, charismatic rebel miner Mack McAsh - a slave by birth - is a man with the courage to stand up for what is right, and the strength to stick by his beliefs. Independent, rebellious Lizzie Hallim, meanwhile, is engaged to Jay Jamisson, the ruthless landlord's son and heir to an exploitative business empire. Born into separate worlds, Mack and Lizzie are thrown together when Mack becomes an enemy of the state and is forced to flee his homeland. Lizzie aids his escape, and it is not long before passions rage in the old world as well as the new . . . Set in an era of turbulent social changes, A Place Called Freedom is a magnificent novel from the undisputed master of suspense and drama, Ken Follett. 'A compulsive, sweeping adventure' Today 'Gripping historical narrative' San Francisco Chronicle
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
....but didn't find one. I agree with the other reviews that this is a truely captivating book, excellent characters and a very interesting insight into white slavery of all things!
However I felt that the thought that had gone into the storylines could have gone better - there is one particular abrupt change of direction.
Unlike Eva from Norway, I loved Pillars of the Earth, which I rate as one of the best three books I have read (approximately - I couldn't name the other two) and I like the detailed rambling styles as found in Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time) books.
However, I would still recommend this as a entertaining read!
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the type of story at which Follet seems to excell. It does not quite have the grip that Pillars of the Earth had, but then that was one of the best books of all time so hardly surprising. It does however come very very close. The story of the underdog who makes good, in spite of all the odds, as well as characters which come to life. Some you hate some you love and some you love to hate. It all makes the book difficult to put down. Leaves the reader wondering did this really happen or was it really fiction?
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't believe how fast I finished this novel! It's really captivating. It has a simple basic plot; something outrageously unfair happening and the oppressed working towards getting his revenge. Good guys and bad guys. Simple, but it really works. I also enjoy the detailing level. Nothing seems to be superfluous, yet you get a clear picture of things.
Better than Pillars of the Earth, which was captivating too but tediously long.
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Ken Follett
Another riveting story by this master of detail. A Place called Freedom is so full of history - a wonderful read
Published 18 days ago by Mrs. D. C. Atkinson
A Place Called Freedom
Very disappointing. Seems to have been churned out in a hurry as a poor "potboiler". Some of the research good but novel well below standard. Read more
Published 22 days ago by pokey
A Place called Freedom
A most enjoyable read with the plot set in another era with interesting material about that era.The characters are penned with a degree of realism that keeps the story interesting... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Eenzie
Ken Follet is great
Ever since I read Pillars of the Earth I have been a Ken Follet fan. His follow ups, World Without End and Fall of Giants, are equally as good. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fred 1234
An enjoyable read
As the title suggests, this book is about the efforts to be free from slavery and is another one of those novels where Follett pitches the wealthy and powerful against the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Fairporter
Reflex
Not as good as "Pillare of the Earth" or "The Fall of the Giants" ( which were exceptional) but still a good read with an excellent spy/thriller story.
Published 5 months ago by smokie
A ripping yarn
I enjoy ken Follett, he does spin a good yarn. The cathedral books are his masterpieces, so his other offerings will always be judged against this high standard, and it comes as... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bookmarker
A holiday read & that's all.
I have never read Ken Follett before and picked this from a shelf in the holiday cottage that we stayed in. I knew what was going to happen after the first three chapters .... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Reikijo
Couldn't put it down - again!!!
I was just held into the book from start to finish - yet another brilliant read by Ken Follett. Was completely hooked by the book!
Published 11 months ago by Justme
A place called Freedom
If you enjoy historical novels circa 1700-1800 buy this book. I was mesmerised by the power of the lower nobility, and landowners.----Some were Evil. Read more
Published 11 months ago by saxonboy
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