--- product_id: 659606433 title: "The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge)" price: "R801" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/659606433-the-armor-of-light-a-novel-kingsbridge store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge) **Price:** R801 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge) - **How much does it cost?** R801 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/659606433-the-armor-of-light-a-novel-kingsbridge) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The long-awaited sequel to A Column of Fire , The Armor of Light , heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyond. The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed lives everywhere within a generation. A world filled with unrest wrestles for control over this new world order: A mother’s husband is killed in a work accident due to negligence; a young woman fights to fund her school for impoverished children; a well-intentioned young man unexpectedly inherits a failing business; one man ruthlessly protects his wealth no matter the cost, all the while war cries are heard from France, as Napoleon sets forth a violent master plan to become emperor of the world. As institutions are challenged and toppled in unprecedented fashion, ripples of change ricochet through our characters’ lives as they are left to reckon with the future and a world they must rebuild from the ashes of war. Over thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth . Now, with this electrifying addition to the Kingsbridge series we are plunged into the battlefield between compassion and greed, love and hate, progress and tradition. It is through each character that we are given a new perspective to the seismic shifts that shook the world in nineteenth-century Europe. Review: Phenomenal Tapestry - This novel is a phenomenal tapestry intrically woven out of the very different characters Follett initially cobbled together. The way he eventually brings the very diverse stories into an extremely pleasing story woven around historical events such as the effects of industrialization, Napoleon's rise and fall as well as the battle at Waterloo, produces a phenomenal tapestry akin to the fabrics (and their production) his main characters build their lives around. I love his settings, his characters and the peeks into their thoughts, which made the plot difficult to predict (and therefore more enjoyable). I will pick this book up again, I am sure, for it is masterfully written and extremely enjoyable. Review: Back to Kingsbridge - Pillars of the Earth would be one of my most favourite books of all time. Just me. The follow up books have been excellent reads also but definitely 1 step down from Pillars of the earth in my view which still makes them great books. So I had high hopes for "Armour of light" given its been a while for the Author to continue the series. The time period the book is based on makes it fascinatingly interesting and you can tell by the writing style, it is in blocks of research fictionalised to paint an old worldly story about the in-equality and injustices of the time and worker oppression that takes the end of a war to get some resemblance justice back. The key characters are well placed throughout the dialogue and maintain an excellent story continuation even if the different scenarios were some what start - stop through the industrialisation of what was a largely manual fabric making industry. The portrayal of the one sided Laws, their passing and how they were applied gave great insights and underpinned tough times and keeping the masses oppressed. The Napoleon wars and impact on the book made for great historical reading and fitted well with the story. I enjoyed the book as it gives ample opportunity for the reader to take so much from it to appreciate in your own interpretations. I would place it second best in the series and highly recommend it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,429 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Multigenerational Fiction (Books) #49 in Family Saga Fiction #351 in Suspense Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 42,510 Reviews | ## Images ![The Armor of Light: A Novel (Kingsbridge) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cMlfOHJDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phenomenal Tapestry *by P***C on June 6, 2025* This novel is a phenomenal tapestry intrically woven out of the very different characters Follett initially cobbled together. The way he eventually brings the very diverse stories into an extremely pleasing story woven around historical events such as the effects of industrialization, Napoleon's rise and fall as well as the battle at Waterloo, produces a phenomenal tapestry akin to the fabrics (and their production) his main characters build their lives around. I love his settings, his characters and the peeks into their thoughts, which made the plot difficult to predict (and therefore more enjoyable). I will pick this book up again, I am sure, for it is masterfully written and extremely enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Back to Kingsbridge *by J***L on February 10, 2024* Pillars of the Earth would be one of my most favourite books of all time. Just me. The follow up books have been excellent reads also but definitely 1 step down from Pillars of the earth in my view which still makes them great books. So I had high hopes for "Armour of light" given its been a while for the Author to continue the series. The time period the book is based on makes it fascinatingly interesting and you can tell by the writing style, it is in blocks of research fictionalised to paint an old worldly story about the in-equality and injustices of the time and worker oppression that takes the end of a war to get some resemblance justice back. The key characters are well placed throughout the dialogue and maintain an excellent story continuation even if the different scenarios were some what start - stop through the industrialisation of what was a largely manual fabric making industry. The portrayal of the one sided Laws, their passing and how they were applied gave great insights and underpinned tough times and keeping the masses oppressed. The Napoleon wars and impact on the book made for great historical reading and fitted well with the story. I enjoyed the book as it gives ample opportunity for the reader to take so much from it to appreciate in your own interpretations. I would place it second best in the series and highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great Kingsbridge story *by C***N on September 19, 2025* I have enjoyed this series. Each book has taken a time in history of Kingsbridge as the making of a town/community and the way of life of the people, society, and governments. This one takes place in the 1800s. To my surprise I found that life was as harsh in this time as it was in medieval times. But I felt I learned a lot of history and got an appreciation for different classes of people. I’d recommend this book to any one who enjoys historical novels. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/659606433-the-armor-of-light-a-novel-kingsbridge](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/659606433-the-armor-of-light-a-novel-kingsbridge) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*