The Pillars Of The Earth

SKU: 9781509848492
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The Pillars Of The Earth

SKU: 9781509848492
Author: Ken Follett
Paperback·Ages 18+·Historical Fiction
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At a glance

✨ Mood
Epic, dramatic, powerful
⏳ Pace
Expansive, immersive
🌿 Atmosphere
Medieval, gritty, richly detailed
💭 Themes
Ambition, faith, power, legacy
🧠 Depth
Deep, masterfully layered
💬 Hook
The building of a cathedral becomes the heart of a sweeping story of power, love, and ambition.
👥 Perfect For
Fans of epic historical fiction
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who want a long, immersive saga with unforgettable characters and high stakes

A MASON WITH A DREAM 1135 and civil war, famine and religious strife abound. With his family on the verge of starvation, mason Tom Builder dreams of the day that he can use his talents to create and build a cathedral like no other. A MONK WITH A BURNING MISSION Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, is resourceful, but with money scarce he knows that for his town to survive it must find a way to thrive, and so he makes the decision to build within it the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known.

A WORLD OF HIGH IDEALS AND SAVAGE CRUELTY As Tom and Philip meet so begins an epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power. In a world beset by strife and enemies that would thwart their plans, they will stop at nothing to achieve their ambitions in a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother . . . The Pillars of the Earth is the first in The Kingsbridge Novels series, followed by World Without End and A Column of Fire.


Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
1091
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published
10 August 2023
Language
English
ISBN
9781509848492

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About the Author:

Ken Follett is one of the world’s most successful and beloved authors, known for his thrilling novels and sweeping historical epics. With over 160 million copies sold worldwide, his books are staples in any reader's collection. His masterpiece The Pillars of the Earth, part of the iconic Kingsbridge series, has enthralled fans with its intricate storytelling and richly detailed medieval setting. Follett’s works, such as the gripping Eye of the Needle and the compelling Century Trilogy, combine rich history with unforgettable characters, making them impossible to put down. Whether you’re a fan of suspense or grand historical sagas, Ken Follett’s novels are always a guaranteed page-turner!