Circle of Days

From bestselling master of historical fiction Ken Follett comes a sweeping, deeply human tale that illuminates one of humanity’s greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge.

In Circle of Days, Follett weaves together the lives of unforgettable characters against the backdrop of the Great Plain. Meet Seft, a gifted flint miner searching for love and purpose beyond his harsh family life. His heart belongs to Neen, but it’s her sister Joia—a visionary priestess—who will change the course of their civilization forever. Haunted by a childhood vision, Joia dreams of raising a monument from the biggest stones in the world, a sacred circle that will unite the divided tribes of herders, farmers, and woodlanders.

But ambition comes at a cost. As drought scorches the earth and ancient mistrust festers between communities, Joia’s impossible dream becomes Seft’s life’s work—and the catalyst for devastating conflict. When savage violence erupts into open warfare, the very vision meant to unite them threatens to tear everything apart.

Truly ambitious in scope, this novel showcases Follett’s gift for bringing distant history to vivid life. He populates the Neolithic world with characters so real you’ll feel the summer heat on their skin and the weight of the stones they struggle to raise. Perfect for readers who loved The Pillars of the Earth, this is historical fiction at its most transportive—a story of vision, sacrifice, and the enduring human need to create something lasting.

Step into the world of our ancestors and discover the passion, conflict, and determination behind one of the world’s most iconic monuments.

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