Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 18–+ · 1989
The Pillars of the Earth
By Ken Follett
A cathedral's construction ignites a battle between church and state, testing loyalties and ambitions.
973 pages· 403,825 words· Est. 37.5 hour read
Summary: In twelfth-century England, Prior Philip dreams of building a magnificent cathedral, but faces a fierce struggle between church and state. As Tom the mason and Lady Aliena join his quest, secrets and ambitions threaten to tear them apart. Will their shared vision withstand the forces of anarchy and power? Discover a world where faith and ambition collide in a gripping tale of loyalty and betrayal.









