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| Author | Ken Follett |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical fiction, Novel |
| Publisher | Macmillan |
Publication date | 2020 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
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| Pages | 832 |
| ISBN | 978-1447278788 |
| Followed by | The Pillars of the Earth |
The Evening and the Morning is a historical fiction novel by Welsh author Ken Follett. It is a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth set starting in 997 AD, and covering a period in the late Early Middle Ages and under the backdrop of Viking raids, through the year 1007. The book expands upon the history and founding of the fictional town of Kingsbridge, England, and the construction of the bridge and cathedral there (and the origin of the town's name is explained). It was released on 15 September 2020.[1][2]
The title is a reference to Genesis 1:5.[3] Follett has said that he has chosen biblical quotes for the titles of all his Kingsbridge novels as he feels that they have a more powerful and epic feeling.
A series based on the book is in the works at Legendary Television and Range Media Partners.[4]
- ^ Sheehan, Bill. "Review". Washington Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Saunders, Tom Whipple. "The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett review; Eleven Lines to Somewhere by Alyson Rudd review". Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ https://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~rfrey/PDF/166/Judaism%20Christianity/166%20Genesis.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (30 March 2021). "Ken Follett's 'The Evening And The Morning' To Be Developed As TV Series By Legendary TV & Range Media Partners". Retrieved March 30, 2021.