The Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett [0]
Copyright Page
Title Page
Dedication
Epigraph
PART ONE - 1135-1136
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
PART TWO - 1136-1137
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
PART THREE - 1140-1142
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
PART FOUR - 1142-1145
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
PART FIVE - 1152-1155
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
PART SIX - 1170-1174
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
NOW AN ORIGINAL 8-PART MINISERIES starz.
Teaser chapter
Praise for the Novels of Ken Follett
The Pillars of the Earth
“Follett is a master.”
—The Washington Post
“Enormous and brilliant ... crammed with characters unbelievably alive across the great gulf of centuries ... touches all human emotion—love and hate, loyalty and treachery, hope and despair. See for yourself. This is truly a novel to get lost in.”
—Cosmopolitan
“Wonderful ... will fascinate you, surround you.”
—Chicago Sun-Times
“A towering tale ... a ripping read.... There’s murder, arson, treachery, torture, love, and lust.”
—New York Daily News
“Ken Follett takes a giant step.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“With this book, Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner... a historical novel of gripping readability, authentic atmosphere, and memorable characterization. Beginning with a mystery that casts its shadow, the narrative is a seesaw of tension, suspense, impeccable pacing ... action, intrigue, violence, passion, greed, bravery, dedication, revenge, and love. A novel that entertains, instructs, and satisfies on a grand scale.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An extraordinary epic buttressed by suspense ... a mystifying puzzle involving the execution of an innocent man ... the erection of a magnificent cathedral ... romance, rivalry, and spectacle. A monumental masterpiece ... a towering triumph from a major talent.”
—Booklist
World Without End
“[A] well-researched, beautifully detailed portrait of the late Middle Ages.... Follett’s no-frills prose does its job, getting smoothly through more than a thousand pages of outlaws, war, death, sex, and politics to end with an edifice that is as well constructed and solid as Merthin’s bridge. A.”
—The Washington Post
“Follett tells a story that runs the gamut of life in the Middle Ages, and he does so in such a way that we are not only captivated but also educated. What else could you ask for?”
—The Denver Post
“So if historical fiction is your meat, here’s a rare treat. A feast of conflicts and struggles among religious authority, royal governance, the powerful unions (or guilds) of the day, and the peasantry.... With World Without End, Follett proves his Pillars may be a rarity, but it wasn’t a fluke.”
—New York Post
“A work that stands as something of a triumph of industry and professionalism.”
—The Guardian (UK)
“The four well-drawn central characters will captivate readers as they prove to be heroic, depraved, resourceful, or mean. Fans of Follett’s previous medieval epic will be well rewarded.”
—The Union (CA)
“Populated with an immense cast of truly remarkable characters ... this is not a book to be devoured in one sitting, tempting though that might be, but one to savor for its drama, depth, and richness.”
—Library Journal
“Readers will be captivated.”
—Publishers Weekly
ALSO BY KEN FOLLETT
The Modigliani Scandal
Paper Money
Eye of the Needle
Triple
The Key to Rebecca
The Man from St. Petersburg
On Wings of Eagles
Lie Down with Lions
Night over Water
A Dangerous Fortune
A Place Called Freedom
The Third Twin
The Hammer of Eden
Code to Zero
Jackdaws
Hornet Flight
Whiteout
World Without End
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