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The Pillars of the Earth

Written by: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
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 The Pillars of the Earth tells 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 12th-century England, this is Ken Follett's historical masterpiece.

©1989 Ken Follett (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. Historical Fiction

What the critics say

"Wonderful . . . will hold you, fascinate you, surround you." (Chicago Sun-Times)

"Follett is a master." (The Washington Post)

"Ken Follett takes a giant step." (San Francisco Chronicle)

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Amazing performance

One of the best audio books I have ever heard. The va's voice was so dynamic, varied and appropriate for each situation Within the novel. I just wish there was an unabridged version so I could listen to the book longer!

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Captivating!

One of the best stories I have ever read/listened. This was my second time listening to it; this time it was the abridge version. I prefer the unabridged; the details it covers add so much more to the story.

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What a wonderful read to learn history!

History in school was just a learning job. This book makes everything so much more interesting and vivid and produces a desire to learn more. It was a wonderful way to learn this history.

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Different read

Not for me. Was interested in the architecture but the story was very strange to me.

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