Ken Follett had long been a staple of the bestseller lists for his novels of intrigue and espionage.
Then came 'The Pillars of the Earth,' a grand novel of epic storytelling that readers and critics quickly hailed as his crowning achievement.
Now, 'The Pillars of the Earth' is available for the first time to a new audience of readers, in this attractive new trade paperback edition.
In 12th-century England, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral signals the dawn of a new age.
This majestic creation will bond clergy and kings, knights and peasants together in a story of toil, faith, ambition and rivalry.
A sweeping tale of the turbulent middle ages, 'The Pillars of the Earth' is a masterpiece from one of the world's most popular authors.
'A novel of majesty and power.
Will hold you, fascinate you, surround you.
' -- 'Chicago Sun-Times' 'A towering tale.
There's murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust.
A good time can be had by all.
' -- 'New York Daily News' 'Touches all human emotions.
truly a novel to get lost in.
' -- 'Cosmopolitan'.
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