A Place Called Freedom

A Place Called Freedom

by Ken Follett

576 pages· 2008· ISBN 9780330465670
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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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    How does Ken Follett use the oppressive environment of the Scottish coal mines to establish the high stakes of freedom and survival at the very beginning of the novel?

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    Mack McAsh is driven by an unyielding desire for autonomy despite being born into legal slavery. In your own life, what does true personal freedom look like, and what are you willing to sacrifice to achieve it?

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    Lizzie Hallim is torn between the expectations of her wealthy, privileged background and her own independent, rebellious spirit. Have you ever found yourself caught between societal expectations and your personal values?

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