The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett - Historical Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781447278801. Publisher: Pan Macmillan. Series: The Kingsbridge Novels (Book 4 / Prequel). Overview. The Evening and the Morning is Ken Follett's sweeping prequel to The Pillars of the Earth, transporting readers back to 997 CE at the close of the Dark Ages. This brand-new paperback follows three unforgettable lives colliding amid Viking raids, Norman ambition and Church rivalry, tracing the origins of Kingsbridge itself. Perfect for existing fans and newcomers alike, it's a rich, character-driven introduction to Follett's beloved medieval saga, ideal for book clubs, gifting, or curling up with a genuinely epic read.. About the Book. Set at the turning point between the Dark Ages and the Middle Ages, The Evening and the Morning tells the story of a nation gripped by chaos as Viking raids devastate the coast and a weak king struggles to hold the realm together. Edgar, a young boatbuilder, loses almost everything in a brutal Viking attack and is forced to rebuild his life from nothing, discovering resilience and quiet ambition he never knew he had. Ragna, a headstrong Norman noblewoman, follows her new husband across the sea to England only to find a hostile, unfamiliar world that tests her courage at every turn. Meanwhile a idealistic monk dreams of turning his humble monastery into a great centre of learning that could rival anything in Europe. Their fates become entangled with a ruthless, power-hungry bishop determined to crush anyone who threatens his grip on the region. Spanning decades of ambition, betrayal, faith and survival, this novel lays the groundwork for the world Follett later made famous in The Pillars of the Earth. Fans of the original Kingsbridge novels will recognise the seeds of the town, its people and its politics being sown here, while new readers will find a completely satisfying, standalone historical epic. Follett's trademark blend of meticulous research and page-turning storytelling makes th