Lie Down With Lions

About “Lie Down With Lions”

A novel by Ken Follett follows three individuals caught in a web of intrigue. Ellis, an American, and Jean-Pierre, a Frenchman, are on opposite sides of the Cold War, while a woman is torn between them. Their lives intertwine as they become involved in a plot surrounding Russian efforts to assassinate Masud, an Afghan guerrilla leader. A young Englishwoman, a French physician, and a roving American are drawn into the conflict, which spans from terrorist bombs in Paris to the violence of Afghanistan. The story moves through deception and passion, leading to a moment of truth and a deadly decision.