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 classic historical masterpiece.
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 . . . of Tom, the mason who becomes his architect - a man divided in his soul . . . of the beautiful, elusive Lady Aliena, haunted by a secret shame . . . and of a struggle between good and evil that will turn church against state, and brother against brother.
Pillars of the Earth
My favourite book in the world because it contains a bit of everything. Love, sex, birth, death, history, war, peace and a bit of stone masonry. Who could ask for more? Set in Kingsbridge in twelfth century England, the plot centres around Prior Phillip and his wish to build an exceptional cathedral. But the action is far more widespread than the one little English village and will appeal to anyone who loves an epic story, whether they read historical fiction, action, adventure, romance or anything in between. This is a book I can confidently say that everyone in the world should read, and if you haven't read it, buy it now. - Carly
Robina, 10/05/2016
Pillars of the Earth
This novel is set in 12th century England and centres around the building of a Gothic cathedral. Against this backdrop we enter the intertwined lives of Philip, the devout prior of Kingsbridge, Tom, the stone mason, and the beautiful Lady Aliena. For those that enjoy historical fiction, life in England in the Middle Ages is vividly recreated. This is a story of betrayal, revenge and love and although it is over 1000 pages long, I did not want it to end. - Karen L.
Tweed Heads, 11/03/2016
