12^th-century England came to life for me while reading this Ken Follett novel.  It kept me intrigued and eager to find out what was going to happen next.  It is a long book, full of interesting characters whose lives span decades and which are all interwoven into a fascinating plot.  There are historic tidbits and storylines that follow life in that time period.  I loved the descriptions of classic cathedral architecture, and the settings that show the dominance of the church and the destructive effect the decisions of the church had on people’s lives.  I listened to this on an audio book, it took a long time to get through it, but it is well worth the time.  Starz and Encore cable networks will be airing a series based on this book beginning on July 23^rd.  It looks like it will be really good.

Julie H.