The Pillars of the Earth
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Ken Follett
The no.1 bestselling masterpiece "A novel of majesty and power." Chicago Sun-TimesA spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece. The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of Philip, prior of Kingsbridge, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect - a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.If you loved Pillars of the Earth, read the bestselling sequel, World Without End.
Historical Fiction
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Author
Ken Follett
Pages
1095
Publisher
Pan Books
Published Date
2014
ISBN
1447265440 9781447265443
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"Everything Ken Follett writes is a masterpiece. Especially his historical fiction. By the end I feel like I’ve know the characters for years and it’s bittersweet to finish the book. I love how he can emotionally pull you into a story while also creating such a rich historical environment you feel like you’re learning at the same time. "
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"It is a long book but would make the list for the best books of the 20th century. From the first page I was hooked, and it was hard to put down. The characters are well developed and the plot is good. This is an essential “must read”"
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"One of my all time favorite reads!"
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"In my top ten book favorites. This is the best book of the series"
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