In 1327, in the forest outside the cathedral city of Kingsbridge, four children see two men killed. As adults, they remain haunted by that crime, their lives connected by ambition, love, greed, and revenge. This sequel to The Pillars ofthe Earth takes place 200 years later, as the Kingsbridge citizens again grapple with change. "Lee gives a breathtaking performance... stunning portraits... [He makes] each detail fascinating."—AudioFile