The youngest member of the family, Grigori, becomes involved with the Bolsheviks and finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his belief in the revolutionary cause. In Russia, the aristocratic Peskov family is facing their own struggles as the Russian Revolution begins to take hold. The eldest son, Billy, becomes involved in the labor movement and falls in love with a wealthy young woman named Ethel, who is sympathetic to the plight of the working class. The first family introduced is the Welsh Williams family, who are struggling to make ends meet as coal miners. “Fall of Giants” tells the story of five families from different countries and social classes whose lives become intertwined as they navigate the events leading up to and during World War I. Set against the backdrop of World War I and its aftermath, this sprawling saga brings to life the struggles and triumphs of a diverse cast of characters from around the world. Ken Follet’s epic historical novel, “Fall of Giants”, is a masterpiece that takes readers on a journey through one of the most tumultuous periods in human history.
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