Ken Follett is one of the world's best-known and best-loved authors of historical fiction, having sold more than 198 million copies of his books in more than 80 countries. His stories have been adapted for film, TV and even a hit musical in Spain. So it is fitting that this giant of the literary world has created his family home inside a property that features a barn dating back to the 15th century.

The Hertfordshire house also contains "his and hers" libraries for Ken, 76, and Barbara, his wife of nearly 40 years, as well as a purpose-built party room where Ken, an enthusiastic amateur bass guitar player, regularly plays with his blues and rock band.

No wonder that he and Barbara, a former MP for Stevenage, have no plans to leave their beautiful 11-bedroom home any time soon. Speaking

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