Notre-Dame
26 June 2025Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
The New Yorker – 'A treasure of a book'
Originally written in aid of the crucial restoration work to restore Paris’s great cathedral, Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals is a moving, short piece of non-fiction celebrating the stunning history of this beloved building, from Ken Follett, author of the multi-million copy selling Kingsbridge series.
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Details
26 June 2025400 pages
9781035080199Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
A treasure of a bookThe New Yorker
Fans of Follett and cathedrals alike will enjoy his exploration of the great Parisian edifice—and will want moreKirkus Reviews
Follett’s appreciative tribute provides comfort that the scars of the recent fire will pass, as well. This satisfying book will be a must-read for those interested in the rebuilding of Notre DamePublishers Weekly
Follett’s essay is simply masterful... Its stately and measured prose style befits its theme and makes it a great pleasure to read. This book is suitable for all libraries and will doubtless enrich any collection to which it is added. The fact that the author has pledged all proceeds from sales of the book to La Fondation du Patrimoine — a charity raising money for the restoration of the cathedral — only adds to its worthiness as a purchase and inscribes it into the ongoing history of Notre-DameCatholic Library World
