Večer a jitro – Follett Ken (2021)

The Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, and A Column of Fire, three monumental historical sagas by bestselling author Ken Follett, have captivated millions of readers around the world. Now the author presents another novel, Evening and Morning, which serves as a prequel to the Kingsbridge series. The year is 997. England faces attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Life is hard, and those in power wield it ruthlessly, bending justice to their will—often in conflict with the king. The king's power is fragile, laws are interpreted in various ways, and chaos and bloodshed reign in the land. In this uncertain world, three individuals emerge: a young shipbuilder dreaming of a better future, whose life is shattered by the devastating Viking invasion; a Norman noblewoman following her beloved husband across the sea to a new land, where she discovers that life there is governed by shockingly different customs; and a capable monk dreaming of transforming his humble monastery into a center of learning admired throughout Europe. England stands on the brink of the Middle Ages, and these three people find themselves in a dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who does everything to increase his wealth and power. An epic story…