England. 14th century . The time of the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War, the plague epidemic, the brilliance and luxury of Edward III's court and the transformation of a small country into the most powerful power in Europe Once two boys and two girls grew up on the narrow streets of the city, famous for its legendary cathedral... Now they have to survive the “era of change” that will overtake England. One will gain power and power - and will pay dearly for it … The other will wander around the world and forever homesickness … The third will experience all the horror of a clash with the all-powerful Church … The fourth will try, contrary to the blows of fate, to find happiness … No one knows what the future holds for them. The historical saga of Ken Follett continues!