Night Over Water: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Night Over Water by Ken Follett — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

On a bright September morning in 1939, two days after Britain declares war on Germany, a group of privileged but desperate people gather in Southhampton to board the largest, most luxurious airliner ever built, the Pan American Clipper bound for New York.
Quick facts about Night Over Water
- Title: Night Over Water
- Author: Ken Follett
- First published: 1981
- Genre: fiction, romance, transatlantic flights
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1914085W
Where to read Night Over Water
Night Over Water by Ken Follett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Night Over Water about?
On a bright September morning in 1939, two days after Britain declares war on Germany, a group of privileged but desperate people gather in Southhampton to board the largest, most luxurious airliner ever built, the Pan American Clipper bound for New York..
Who wrote Night Over Water?
Night Over Water was written by Ken Follett.
When was Night Over Water published?
Night Over Water was first published in 1981.



