The Pillars of the Earth
Edition: printing (23)
Publisher: Pan Books
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 1100
ISBN-13: 9780330450133
Copyright date: 2007
Description: Set in the turbulent times of twelfth-century England when civil war, famine, religious strife and battles over royal succession tore lives and families apart, The Pillars of the Earth tells the story of the building of a magnificent cathedral.

Against this richly imagined backdrop, filled with intrigue and treachery, Ken Follett draws the reader irresistibly into a wonderful epic of family drama, violent conflict and unswerving ambition. From humble stonemason to imperious monarch, the dreams, labours and loves of his characters come vividly to life. The Pillars of the Earth is, without doubt, a masterpiece - and has proved to be one of the most popular books of our time.
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