The Pillars of the Earth
- 1076 pages
- 38 hours of reading
A story of passion and idealism, which describes a group of men and women in the Middle Ages whosedestinies are fatefully linked with the building of a cathedral.
The Pillars of the Earth Series
This historical series is set in medieval England and follows the fates of several families trying to survive and thrive in turbulent times. The story revolves around the construction of a cathedral and the political intrigues that affect the characters' lives. Readers can look forward to rich historical details, dramatic twists, and strong emotional moments. This series is a celebration of human resilience and ambition.
Recommended Reading Order
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World without end
- 1200 pages
- 42 hours of reading
Murder, intrigue, plague and pestilence in the stunning sequel to the international bestseller PILLARS OF THE EARTH
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In 1558, the ancient stones of Kingsbridge Cathedral look down on a city torn apart by religious conflict. As power in England shifts precariously between Catholics and Protestants, royalty and commoners clash, testing friendship, loyalty, and love. Ned Willard wants nothing more than to marry Margery Fitzgerald. But when the lovers find themselves on opposing sides of the religious conflict dividing the country, Ned goes to work for Princess Elizabeth. When she becomes queen, all Europe turns against England. The shrewd, determined young monarch sets up the country’s first secret service to give her early warning of assassination plots, rebellions, and invasion plans. Over a turbulent half-century, the love between Ned and Margery seems doomed as extremism sparks violence from Edinburgh to Geneva. Elizabeth clings to her throne and her principles, protected by a small, dedicated group of resourceful spies and courageous secret agents.The real enemies, then as now, are not the rival religions. The true battle pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else—no matter what the cost.
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Taking the reader straight into the heart of late 18th century Europe and the Industrial and French Revolutions, the fifth novel in the ground-breaking Kingsbridge series, The Armour of Light, is No. 1 international bestseller Ken Follett's most ambitious novel to date. Epic, addictive and page-turning fiction at its very best.[Bokinfo]
The thrilling novel from the No.1 Internationally bestselling author Ken Follett. An epic, addictive historical masterpiece that begins in 997 CE and is set against the background of the medieval church and one man's ambition to make his abbey a centre of learning.
