Ken Follett and Amy Jeffs
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Ken Follett and Amy Jeffs discuss their latest works and the intricacies of writing historical fiction.
Multi-million selling superstar author, Ken Follett, returns to Book Off and goes head to head in a war of the words with author and artist Amy Jeffs. Ken discusses his latest novel 'Circle Of Days' and his fascination with Stonehenge. He talks about the challenges of writing in different historic periods, deep research and how to turn lots of factual information into a brilliantly engaging, page-turning novel. Amy chats about her book 'Old Songs', and her fascination with folk songs and ballads. Amy steeped herself in medieval history and has studied this period and the songs of this time extensively. The two guests also give us some brilliant book recommendations - and Ken tells about his short-lived comedy writing career in the 70s! THE BOOK OFF 'The Man Of Property' by John Galsworthy VS 'Moonfleet' by J. Meade Falkner But which one will win? Here's a little more info on our guests' books: 'Circle Of Days' by Ken Follett A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Rite, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her…
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