In the shadow of a majestic Gothic cathedral in the medieval city of Kingsbridge, a quartet of children witness a sinister crime in the year 1327. A thief, a bully, a genius, and a girl determined to be a healer, forge their destinies amidst the wars, disasters, and plagues that shape the tumultuous 14th century. As their fates intertwine, they navigate a world of fierce ambition, deadly rivalries, and love both unattainable and true, their lives ever influenced by the mysterious killing they observed in their youth. Ken Follett transports readers back to the vivid historical tableau of his beloved Kingsbridge in this enthralling sequel to 'The Pillars of the Earth.'