Pillars of Earth Books in Order
The Pillars of the Earth series by Ken Follett centers on the construction of a medieval cathedral and the lives of the people who build it.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
4 books
The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett
1989
In 12th-century England, a master builder creates a magnificent cathedral amidst civil war and religious strife. This epic tale of ambition and resilience is the cornerstone of the Kingsbridge saga.
World Without End
by Ken Follett
2007
Two centuries after the cathedral was built, Kingsbridge faces the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War. A feisty young woman and a visionary builder fight for progress against tradition and disaster.
A Column of Fire
by Ken Follett
2017
Set during the reign of Elizabeth I, this novel follows young spies and lovers caught in the religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics. The battle for the soul of Europe threatens to tear Kingsbridge apart.
The Evening and the Morning
by Ken Follett
2020
A prequel to the Kingsbridge series, set in 997 CE. At the end of the Dark Ages, a boatbuilder, a noblewoman, and a monk clash with Vikings and ruthless bishops to establish the town that will become legend.
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