“Pour l'heure, il n'était pas à côté d'elle mais un peu plus loin dans la foule, et bavardait avec Bessie la Cloche, la fille du propriétaire de l'auberge, une fille de petite taille avec des courbes là où il en fallait et un sourire que les hommes trouvaient aguichant et les femmes fabriqué.”
This historical novel is a sequel to Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth' and continues the story of Kingsbridge, a fictional town in England. The book delves into the lives of the descendants of the characters from the first novel, intertwining their fates with the broader historical events of the period. It is known for its intricate plot and richly detailed portrayal of medieval society. more
Ken Follett is a renowned British author born on June 5, 1949. His works are known for their historical settings and intricate character relationships, which have won him a wide readership. more
“For someone who's smarter than a supercomputer, sometimes you're a real idiot.”
“He wrapped her around his hands and then yanked her inside out.”
“It was shivery and scant. Scared. Skint. But just around the edges it was still scintillant.”