The Evening and the Morning
- Authors: Ken Follett
- Series:
- Genres: Historical
- Rank:Top 100 in Best Family Saga Fiction on AmazonTop 300 in Best Historical Fiction Books on AmazonTop 1000 in Best Suspense Thrillers on Amazon
- Rating: 4.6 based on 74,326 reviews
- Release Date: September 15, 2020
- Print length: 928 pages (Hardcover)
About the book
Discover the historical epic The Evening and the Morning from bestselling author Ken Follett, a prequel which sets the stage for The Pillars of the Earth.
A Time of Conflict
In the year 997 CE, the country is in turmoil at the end of the Dark Ages. A young boat builder dreams of a brighter future after his life is shattered by a Viking raid, while a Norman noblewoman faces a starkly different reality in a new land. At Shiring Abbey, a monk envisions transforming his humble home into a center of learning revered throughout Europe.
The Dawn of a New Age
As England approaches the Middle Ages, these three individuals will clash with a ruthless bishop who stops at nothing to increase his power and wealth. Amidst ambition, rivalry, love, and hate, this epic tale unfolds.
Over thirty years ago, Kingsbridge was introduced in The Pillars of the Earth. Now, in this prequel, Ken Follett invites readers on a journey to a rich past, setting the stage for his renowned masterpiece.
With over 175 million copies sold worldwide, published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages, the international bestseller is back.
Praise for this book
Another historical thriller of mighty proportions