Ken Follett's Night Over Water is a historical thriller set at the dawn of World War II. It follows a diverse group of passengers aboard the luxurious Pan American Clipper as it embarks on a perilous transatlantic journey from Southampton to neutral New York, each seeking escape or pursuing a hidden agenda.
As Britain declares war on Nazi Germany, the Clipper offers a final refuge. Aboard are an English aristocrat with family jewels, a German scientist fleeing Nazis, a murderer under FBI escort, a wife escaping a controlling husband, and a devious thief. Trapped together above the Atlantic, their individual motives intertwine, escalating tensions as a dangerous plot unfolds, threatening all their lives.
Why You Should Read?
- Experience a high-stakes historical thriller by a bestselling author.
- Follow a diverse cast of characters on a transatlantic flight during a pivotal moment in history.
- Unravel a suspenseful plot filled with intrigue, danger, and hidden motives.
- Explore themes of escape, survival, and moral ambiguity on the eve of war.