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- 912 pages
- 32 hours of reading
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In 997 CE, as England grapples with attacks from the Welsh and Vikings, the absence of a clear rule of law leads to chaos. Amidst this turmoil, three characters' lives become intertwined. A young boatbuilder faces upheaval when Vikings raid his home, forcing him and his family to relocate to a small hamlet where he struggles to fit in. A Norman noblewoman, marrying for love, follows her husband to a new land, only to discover that the customs are vastly different and that everyone is embroiled in a relentless struggle for power, where a single misstep could have dire consequences. Meanwhile, a monk aspires to elevate his humble abbey into a renowned center of learning admired across Europe. Each character confronts a cunning and ruthless bishop determined to amass wealth and power at any cost. This prequel to a beloved novel explores a rich historical landscape filled with ambition, rivalry, love, and conflict, ultimately leading to the events of the original story.
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The Evening and the Morning, Ken Follett
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ken Follett
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 912
- ISBN10
- 0525508457
- ISBN13
- 9780525508458
- Series
- The Pillars of the Earth
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, British Literature, England, English Literature, Middle Ages, Intrigues, Church, Struggle for Power, Vikings, Slavery, Monks, Normandy, Early Middle Ages, Builders, Medieval England, Normans, 10th-11th Century
- First published
- 2023
- Original title
- The Evening and the Morning
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- In 997 CE, as England grapples with attacks from the Welsh and Vikings, the absence of a clear rule of law leads to chaos. Amidst this turmoil, three characters' lives become intertwined. A young boatbuilder faces upheaval when Vikings raid his home, forcing him and his family to relocate to a small hamlet where he struggles to fit in. A Norman noblewoman, marrying for love, follows her husband to a new land, only to discover that the customs are vastly different and that everyone is embroiled in a relentless struggle for power, where a single misstep could have dire consequences. Meanwhile, a monk aspires to elevate his humble abbey into a renowned center of learning admired across Europe. Each character confronts a cunning and ruthless bishop determined to amass wealth and power at any cost. This prequel to a beloved novel explores a rich historical landscape filled with ambition, rivalry, love, and conflict, ultimately leading to the events of the original story.