Description

Set in 997 AD, this epic prequel to *The Pillars of the Earth* transports readers to the tumultuous Dark Ages, a time of Viking raids and societal upheaval. The story follows Edgar, a young boatbuilder whose life is irrevocably altered by a devastating Viking attack, forcing him and his family to seek a new beginning. As Edgar navigates this dangerous new world, he becomes instrumental in the founding of the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England, laying the groundwork for the iconic structures that will define the series. Ken Follett masterfully weaves a tale of ambition, resilience, and the dawn of a new era, exploring the origins of a beloved fictional world.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Viking

Published Jan 1, 2020

930 pages

ISBN: 9780525954989

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Details

First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett.

Violence
War/Trauma
Death/Grief