{"product_id":"kingsbridge-novels-ken-follett-3-book-collection-historical-fiction-paperback","title":"The Kingsbridge Novels by Ken Follett - 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth\u003cbr\u003eWorld Without End\u003cbr\u003eA Column of Fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Pan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into Ken Follett's world-famous Kingsbridge saga with this three-book collection from the internationally bestselling master of historical fiction. Spanning the 12th, 14th, and 16th centuries, these novels follow the fictional English town of Kingsbridge through cathedral-building ambition, plague-era upheaval, and Elizabethan espionage. Rich with meticulous historical detail and unforgettable characters, this set delivers three complete, standalone epics that can be read together or separately. Perfect for readers who love immersive historical fiction, multigenerational sagas, and page-turning drama grounded in real historical texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection gathers three of Ken Follett's celebrated historical epics, each set generations apart yet bound together by the fictional town of Kingsbridge and its landmark cathedral. The Pillars of the Earth, first published in 1989, opens the series in 12th-century England, following a visionary builder's fight to raise a great Gothic cathedral amid civil war and church politics. World Without End moves the story forward two centuries, following four Kingsbridge children into adulthood as the Black Death and social upheaval reshape their town. A Column of Fire completes the collection in Elizabethan England, where religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants ignites espionage and political intrigue stretching across Europe. Throughout, Follett pairs exhaustive historical research with thriller-like pacing, making Kingsbridge itself feel like a character that evolves across centuries. Readers praise the series for turning sweeping historical change into deeply personal drama, following ordinary people whose choices echo across generations. This collection offers a complete, satisfying journey through some of the most transportive historical fiction available, ideal for long reads or book clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete three-book Kingsbridge collection spanning the 12th to 16th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Ken Follett, a No.1 internationally bestselling author of historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping sagas blending cathedral-building ambition, plague-era upheaval, and Elizabethan espionage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set, ideal for shelf display or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach novel stands alone, so readers can start with any title in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great gift for history lovers and fans of multigenerational sagas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pillars of the Earth — set in 12th-century England, this founding novel follows the building of a Gothic cathedral in Kingsbridge amid civil war and church rivalry.\u003cbr\u003eWorld Without End — set two centuries later, it follows four Kingsbridge children into adulthood as plague, famine, and social change reshape their town.\u003cbr\u003eA Column of Fire — set in Elizabethan England beginning Christmas 1558, it follows Ned Willard through religious conflict, espionage, and international intrigue centered on Kingsbridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Follett is a Welsh-born author widely recognized as a No.1 internationally bestselling writer of historical fiction and thrillers. He is best known for the multigenerational Kingsbridge series, which began with The Pillars of the Earth, alongside acclaimed espionage novels such as Eye of the Needle. Follett pairs meticulous historical research with thriller-style pacing, drawing readers into fully realized worlds spanning centuries of English history. He continues to write from England, expanding the Kingsbridge saga with new installments building on the town's evolving story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brand-new paperback set of three acclaimed Kingsbridge epics, perfect for gifting during the holiday season or a long weekend of reading. Ideal for history buffs, book club picks, or anyone craving a sweeping saga spanning centuries, cathedrals, plagues, and political intrigue in one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ken Follett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173417886070,"sku":"MAN-9789123613366","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/kingsbridge-novels-ken-follett-paperback.jpg?v=1785856784","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/kingsbridge-novels-ken-follett-3-book-collection-historical-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}