World Without End

Set in twelfth-century England, Ken Follett's World Without End unfolds in the town of Kingsbridge, two centuries after the events of The Pillars of the Earth. Focusing on the cathedral and priory, the novel explores themes of love, greed, ambition, and justice through a rich tapestry of characters confronting new ideas in medicine, commerce, and architecture. As they navigate a world of conflict between tradition and progress, the backdrop of the devastating Black Death heightens the intrigue and tension in this standalone sequel.