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The Evening And The Morning
Ken Follett

The Evening And The Morning

Quick Answer

Start with "The Evening And The Morning" to begin the The Kingsbridge Series. It is the essential series starter and provides the necessary foundation for the rest of the books.

Quick Verdict

✅ Safe to read now (Series Entry Point)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: This is the essential series starter that introduces the Ken Follett's core world and character arcs. It is required reading for all new fans.

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<b>#1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller<br>An Amazon Best Book of 2020</b><br><b> </b><br><b>The thrilling and addictive prequel to <i>The Pillars of the Earth</i>--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages</b><br><br><b>"Just as transporting as [<i>The Pillars of the Earth</i>] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --<i>The Washington Post</i></b><br><br>It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns.<br><br>In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when his home is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and it soon becomes clear to her that a single misstep could be catastrophic. . . . A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power.<br><br>Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel,<i> The Pillars of the Earth.</i> Now, Follett's masterful new prequel <i>The Evening and the Morning</i> takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where <i>The Pillars of the Earth </i>begins.
Next Recommended Book

Armor Of Light

Book #2 of 2 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for The Kingsbridge Series conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading The Evening And The Morning?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read The Evening And The Morning before other books in the series?

Yes, The Evening And The Morning is the first book in the series and is the ideal starting point for new readers.

Is The Evening And The Morning required reading for the The Kingsbridge Series?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after The Evening And The Morning in the reading order?

The next recommended book after The Evening And The Morning is Armor Of Light (Book #2).