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Ken Follett's masterful historical epic, The Pillars of the Earth, unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of 12th-century England. This gripping tale of ambition, chaos, and unbridled power weaves an intricate tapestry of medieval life.
As the year 1135 dawns, England is ravaged by civil war, hunger, and religious turmoil. Amidst this chaos, we meet Tom Builder, a skilled mason teetering on the brink of destitution. Tom harbours a fervent dream: to construct a cathedral of unparalleled grandeur, a testament to his craft and vision.
Meanwhile, Philip, the astute prior of Kingsbridge, grapples with dwindling resources. Recognising that his town's survival hinges on its ability to flourish, he conceives an audacious plan: to erect the world's most magnificent Gothic cathedral within Kingsbridge's walls.
When Tom and Philip's paths converge, it ignites a riveting saga of aspiration, disorder, and absolute authority. In a realm fraught with strife and adversaries bent on derailing their aspirations, the two men will go to extraordinary lengths to realise their goals. Their struggle, a clash between virtue and wickedness, will pit the church against the state and turn brother against brother.
The Pillars of the Earth marks the inception of The Kingsbridge Novels series, followed by World Without End and A Column of Fire. This international bestseller has captivated readers worldwide, with over 175 million copies sold across more than 80 territories and 37 languages.
Book ISBN: | 9781035020157 |
Book Author: | Ken Follett |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pan Books |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 199 x 49 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-06-15 |
Book Pagination: | 1104 pages |
Book Weight: | 766g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’