The Pillars of the Earth: A Novel (Kingsbridge Book 1)

The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett is a historical epic set in 12th-century England, following the lives of Philip, a devoted monk determined to build a magnificent Gothic cathedral; Tom, a talented mason torn by inner conflict; and Lady Aliena, a noblewoman burdened by a secret shame. Amid ambition, power struggles, and personal rivalries, the novel explores the clash between good and evil, church and state, and brother against brother. A spellbinding tale of human resilience and ambition, it cemented Follett’s reputation as a master storyteller.