"When you're thinking, please remember this: excessive pride is a familiar sin, but a man may just as easily frustrate the will of God through excessive humility"Synopsis (from Goodreads)
As a new age dawns in England's twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal. It is in this rich tapestry, where kings and queens are corrupt - and one majestic creation will bond them forever.
Rants & Raves
I love it. There are no dull pages. It is absolutely gripping. After each chapters, I still linger with the story in my head and after I finish reading it, my mind did an instant playback. It's like watching a movie without the visuals.
The novel is etched with power, corruption, treachery, love, hate and faith.
Favorite parts: Every time the Hamleighs and Waleran Bigod plots a scheme against Prior Philip. Just as when they thought everything's going their way, it all blows back right into their face. (I was like cheering "In your face!" lol)
I love the constant conflict of the Church and monarchs; how power corrupts the officials of the Church ;and Prior Philips struggle to remain faithful as a true servant of God in spite of always being in a conflicting situation.
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