The Pillars of the Earth

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy, and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, *The Pillars of the Earth* is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece. A MASON WITH A DREAM: In 1135, amidst civil war, famine, and religious strife, mason Tom Builder dreams of creating a cathedral like no other. A MONK WITH A BURNING MISSION: Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, is determined to thrive despite scarce resources and decides to build the greatest Gothic cathedral ever known. A WORLD OF HIGH IDEALS AND SAVAGE CRUELTY: As Tom and Philip's paths intertwine, they embark on an epic quest driven by ambition in a world fraught with challenges, where good battles evil, and church stands against state. *The Pillars of the Earth* is not just a standalone book but the first installment in *The Kingsbridge Novels* series, succeeded by *World Without End* and *A Column of Fire*. Over 175 million copies have been sold worldwide, published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. It is a true international bestselling phenomenon.