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The Evening and the Morning
The Kingsbridge Novels (Related to this series)
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- John Lee
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 15 September 2020
- Run Time
- 24 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Historical romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Family saga / generational saga fiction
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
From the bestselling author Ken Follett, The Evening and the Morning is a historical epic that ends where The Pillars of the Earth begins.
'Another historical thriller of mighty proportions' – The Times
A Time of Conflict
It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. The king’s grip on the country is fragile and chaos reigns. A young boat builder dreams of a better future after a devastating Viking raid shatters the life he hoped for.
Lives Intertwined
A Norman noblewoman follows her husband to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey has a vision of transforming his humble home into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe.
The Dawn of a New Age
Now, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three people will each come into dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who will do anything to increase his wealth and power, in an epic tale of ambition, rivalry, love and hate.
Over three decades ago we were introduced to Kingsbridge in The Pillars of the Earth, and now in this masterful prequel international bestseller Ken Follett will take us on a journey into a rich past, which will end where his masterpiece begins.
More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
Critics Review
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Another historical thriller of mighty proportions. A prequel, set in Dark Ages Britain, to his bestselling The Pillars of the Earth
The Times
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An earthy barrage of page-turning incident
Mail on Sunday
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Plenty of action to keep the reader involved. This epic tale sets the foundation for the author's much-loved 1989 book, The Pillars of the Earth
Choice
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An effortlessly engaging and entertaining read
Daily Mail
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One of the great bestselling novelists
Daily Telegraph
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Follett is a master storyteller
The Times
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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There is an awful lot of a Ken Follett book so having it read to you is great. I started on s flight to Peru, an internal flight return to UK, then weeks of evening walks. Great value for money. Enjoyed tge plot and execution.
colemanclyde 2024-06-23
Details
- Author
- Ken Follett
- Narrator
- John Lee
- Duration
- 24 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 September 2020
- ISBN
- 9781509883882
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Historical adventure fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction, Historical romance, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Family saga / generational saga fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
From the bestselling author Ken Follett, The Evening and the Morning is a historical epic that ends where The Pillars of the Earth begins.'Another historical thriller of mighty proportions' – The TimesA Time of ConflictIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. The king’s grip on the country is fragile and chaos reigns. A young boat builder dreams of a better future after a devastating Viking raid shatters the life he hoped for.Lives IntertwinedA Norman noblewoman follows her husband to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey has a vision of transforming his humble home into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe.The Dawn of a New AgeNow, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three people will each come into dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who will do anything to increase his wealth and power, in an epic tale of ambition, rivalry, love and hate.Over three decades ago we were introduced to Kingsbridge in The Pillars of the Earth, and now in this masterful prequel international bestseller Ken Follett will take us on a journey into a rich past, which will end where his masterpiece begins.More than 175 million copies sold worldwide. Published in over eighty territories and thirty-seven languages. The international no.1 bestselling phenomenon returns.
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