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The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follett

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Ken Follett is known worldwide as the master of split-second suspense, but his most beloved and bestselling book tells the magnificent tale of a twelfth-century monk driven to do the seemingly impossible: build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known.

Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the time—the twelfth century; the place—feudal England; and the subject—the building of a glorious cathedral. Follett has re-created the crude, flamboyant England of the Middle Ages in every detail. The vast forests, the walled towns, the castles, and the monasteries become a familiar landscape. Against this richly imagined and intricately interwoven backdrop, filled with the ravages of war and the rhythms of daily life, the master storyteller draws the reader irresistibly into the intertwined lives of his characters—into their dreams, their labors, and their loves: Tom, the master builder; Aliena, the ravishingly beautiful noblewoman; Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge; Jack, the artist in stone; and Ellen, the woman of the forest who casts a terrifying curse. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, each character is brought vividly to life.

The building of the cathedral, with the almost eerie artistry of the unschooled stonemasons, is the center of the drama. Around the site of the construction, Follett weaves a story of betrayal, revenge, and love, which begins with the public hanging of an innocent man and ends with the humiliation of a king.

At once a sensuous and endearing love story and an epic that shines with the fierce spirit of a passionate age, The Pillars of the Earth is without a doubt Ken Follett's masterpiece.

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Ken Follett is one of the world's most popular novelists. He has sold approximately 90 million books.
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Rene Steele, January 2, 2012 (view all comments by Rene Steele)
Enjoy reading historical fiction.
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This was the beginning of history for me! I read both books that followed!
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love to read from Bend OR, January 6, 2011 (view all comments by love to read from Bend OR)
Ken Follett is known for his desctiptive writing, action, and creating emotional ties to his characters. With Pillars of the Earth, he fullfils all expectations and surpasses them. If you are looking for an adventure, stop now and order this book. You will not be sorry you did.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780688046590
Author:
Follett, Ken
Publisher:
William Morrow & Company
Illustrator:
Rohr-Rouendaal, Petra
Editor:
Golbitz, Pat
Author:
by Ken Follett
Location:
New York, N.Y., U.S.A.
Subject:
Great britain
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Epic literature
Subject:
Cathedrals
Subject:
Cathedrals -- Design and construction -- Fiction.
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1989
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Series Volume:
no. 10
Publication Date:
20071231
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
973
Dimensions:
9.25x6.28x2.22 in. 2.93 lbs.
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