Ken Follett - The Pillars of the Earth: Kingsbridge 1135 [Paperback]

Embark on a sweeping historical epic with Ken Follett's masterpiece, "The Pillars of the Earth." Set against the turbulent backdrop of twelfth-century England, this novel weaves a captivating tale of ambition, anarchy, and the enduring power of dreams.

A MASON WITH A DREAM: Follow Tom Builder, a skilled mason driven by the vision of constructing a cathedral unlike any other, even as his family faces starvation amidst civil war and famine in 1135.

A MONK WITH A BURNING MISSION: Join Philip, the resourceful prior of Kingsbridge, as he strives to revitalize his town by undertaking the monumental task of building the greatest Gothic cathedral the world has ever known.

A WORLD OF HIGH IDEALS AND SAVAGE CRUELTY: Witness the convergence of Tom and Philip's destinies as their ambitions clash with the harsh realities of their era. In a land plagued by strife and enemies, their struggle between good and evil will pit church against state and brother against brother.

"The Pillars of the Earth" is the foundational novel in The Kingsbridge Novels series, a saga that has captivated over 175 million readers worldwide and is now available in a new edition with an updated cover.

Specifications:

• Author: Ken Follett
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Page Count: 1104 pages
• Publication Date: June 15, 2023
• Dimensions: 13 x 5 x 19.5 cm
• Weight: 200 g
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• ISBN-10: 1035020157
• ISBN-13: 978-1035020157

This new edition brings Ken Follett's international bestseller back to readers with a fresh look.