The Evening and the Morning

In the gripping prequel to The Pillars of the Earth, titled The Evening and the Morning, Ken Follett transports listeners to 997 CE England, a time fraught with chaos from Viking and Welsh incursions. Amidst the political turbulence, three characters—a boatbuilder, a Norman noblewoman, and a visionary monk—navigate personal trials and dangerous conflicts with a cunning bishop. This evocative narrative explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and resilience, setting the stage for the epic saga that follows in Follett's renowned series.