The Pillars of the Earth Deluxe Edition (Oprah #60) (Paperback)

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Ken Follett spent his first decade as an author churning out spy thriller after spy thriller, but when 1989 rolled around he surprised his audience by publishing The Pillars of the Earth, an 800-page historical epic about the construction of a cathedral in medieval England. Pervasively atmospheric and intensely researched, Pillars follows the town of Kingsbridge and its inhabitants as they weather famine, invasion, political struggles, and natural disasters. This impressive novel spans an entire generation, and the ensuing Kingsbridge series lasts for centuries after.

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If you liked the Century Trilogy, you ll love the extraordinary . . . monumental masterpiece (Booklist) that changed the course of Ken Follett's already phenomenal career.
Follett risks all and comes out a clear winner, extolledPublishers Weeklyon the release ofThe Pillars of the Earth. A departure for the bestselling thriller writer, the historical epic stunned readers and critics alike with its ambitious scope and gripping humanity. Today, it stands as a testament to Follett's unassailable command of the written word and to his universal appeal.
The Pillars of the Earthtells 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.
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.

About the Author


Ken Follettburst into the book world withEye of the Needle, an award-winning thriller and international bestseller. After several more successful thrillers, he surprised everyone withThe Pillars of the Earthand its long-awaited sequel, World Without End, a national and international bestseller. Follett s new, magnificent historical epic, the Century Trilogy, includes the bestsellingFall of Giants, Winter of the World, andEdge of Eternity. He lives in England with his wife, Barbara."

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“A novel of majesty and power.”—Chicago Sun-Times



Product Details
ISBN: 9780451225245
Publisher: NAL Trade
Publication Date: November 14th, 2007
Pages: 973