The Pillars of the Earth (1800) by Ken Follett
Set in 12th century England, 'The Pillars of the Earth' is a historical epic that follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, intertwining the lives of its characters against the backdrop of political intrigue and social upheaval.
Rating: 4.2
Genres Historical Fiction, Epic, Thriller
Original language: en
Stars
Tom Builder
Aliena
Philip
Bishop Waleran
William Hamleigh
Creators
Ken Follett (author)
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