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sgallant · 2010-12-06 · Original thread
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

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