Ken Follett has made a career of keeping readers at the edge of their seats with his suspenseful spy thrillers. The Inspiration Behind The Pillars of the Earth

Read Ken Follett's blog and learn what it was like to turn his book into a movie. Ken Follett reflects on his humble start as a struggling reporter, what a typical writing day is like and how he dreamed up his medieval masterpiece. Move over, Tom Builder! Meet the real architect behind Kingsbridge. Since he first made the best-sellers list with Eye of the Needle in 1978, Ken Follett has gone on to sell approximately 90 million books throughout his career. Plus, meet the cast of characters bringing this best-selling novel to life.

Don't miss Ken Follett's blog on the importance of cathedrals in The Pillars of the Earth!įrom the brotherhood of Kingsbridge Priory to a determined cathedral builder's family, start investigating this epic's family tree. Take a look at a floor plan and browse the glossary of building terms we've been reading about. Built by countless men over decades, there are many pieces to these architectural puzzles. Be a part of the movie magic!Ĭathedrals are some of the most intricate works of art ever created. Get an insider's look through Ken Follett's blogs from the set, learn who's who in the grand cast of characters and watch exclusive videos featuring producer Ridley Scott, author Ken Follett and the cast and crew. Go behind the scenes of the miniseries The Pillars of the Earth, premiering on Starz July 23. Making the Movie The Pillars of the Earth Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 Revisit Kingsbridge anytime you want! Get the most out of your reading with discussion questions, plot points and quizzes for every part of the novel. Start this spellbinding, epic tale today! It's a novel that will grab you from the start and leave you wanting more. An international best-seller and Oprah's Book Club pick, The Pillars of the Earth weaves together timeless themes of love, loss, pride, humility, ambition and revenge-all set against the facinating background of the Middle Ages. In the quest to build the greatest Gothic cathedral ever known, a struggle between good and evil erupts, turning church against state and brother against brother.

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