In the darkness of a Scottish coal mine, a young man dreams of freedom. Above ground, a young woman dreams of escape.
In 1766, Mack McAsh is condemned to a life of backbreaking labor, chained by birth to the mines that have swallowed generations. Lizzie Hallim, trapped by privilege and duty, faces her own cage. Their worlds collide in a time of revolution, sparking a bond that defies class and convention.
From the grim mines of Scotland to the bustling streets of London and the plantations of Virginia, their fight for freedom becomes a battle for survival and love.
Ken Follett’s A Place Called Freedom is a sweeping historical epic of rebellion, courage, and the relentless pursuit of liberty.
