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The Pillars of the Earth (Oprah's Book Club Selection #60)
by Ken Follett

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The brand-new selection from Oprah's Book Club!

The spellbinding epic set in twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of the lives entwined in the building of the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known — and a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.

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"A seesaw of tension...impeccable pacing...action, intrigue, violence and passion....A novel that entertains, instructs and satisfies on a grand scale!" Publishers Weekly

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"An extraordinary epic buttressed by suspense...a monumental masterpiece...a towering triumph from a major talent!" Booklist

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"Touches all human emotions...truly a novel to get lost in." Cosmopolitan

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"A novel of majesty and power....Will hold you, fascinate you, surround you." Chicago Sun-Times

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"A towering tale...There's murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust...A good time can be had by all." New York Daily News

Synopsis:

As a new age dawns in England's twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal.

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This historical epic is set in 12th-century England and tells the story of Philip, a devout and resourceful monk driven to build the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has known, and those who become intimately involved in the herculean effort.

About the Author

Ken Follett is the international bestselling author of suspense thrillers and the nonfiction title On Wings of Eagles. He lives in England.

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trixmix, June 12, 2008 (view all comments by trixmix)
LOVE IT!!!
Could barely put it down...the characters left such an impression in my head & in my memory, its as if they really existed...I laugh with them mourn for them, grieve with them and look forward to every minute I get to get lost in their world..Thanks to this book, I now have a fascination with the middle ages...LOVED IT!!!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780451225245
Author:
Follett, Ken
Publisher:
New American Library
Manufactured:
New American Library
Subject:
General
Subject:
Historical - General
Subject:
Suspense
Subject:
Historical
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Oprah's Book Club
Publication Date:
November 14, 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
973
Dimensions:
9.11x6.00x1.81 in. 2.59 lbs.