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.
A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, this is Ken Follett\'s historical masterpiece.. and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state and brother against brother. . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect--a man divided in his soul . . .
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 .
Today, it stands as a testament to Follett\'s unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal.
A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity.
Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner, extolled Publishers Weekly on the release of The Pillars of the Earth . monumental masterpiece ( Booklist ) that changed the course of Ken Follett\'s already phenomenal career--and begins where its prequel, The Evening and the Morning , ended. . . #1 New York Times Bestseller Oprah\'s Book Club Selection The extraordinary .
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
