[sgallant]

Pillars of the Earth. It's a historical fiction novel by Ken Follett about the building of a cathedral in 12th century England. Brilliant book.

http://www.amazon.ca/Pillars-Earth-Ken-Follett/dp/0451166892

[martinkallstrom]

Brilliant indeed. Now available as a TV-series as well. And a sequel is out, World Without End: http://www.amazon.com/World-Without-End-Ken-Follett/dp/05259...