The Pillars of the Earth appears in 14 book lists

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The Pillars of the Earth appears in 14 book lists on Shepherd.

The best books with irrepressible, exciting and heroic female lead characters that you will never forget

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The best books about daring adventures with historical content

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The best books that feature worldbuilding as part of the story

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The best fiction books to immerse yourself in a historical narrative

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The best historical fiction featuring a female protagonist claiming her agency

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The best books whose characters I can’t forget

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The best books that make history come alive through storytelling

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The best novels about the Middle Ages with medieval warrior heroes

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The best books about a character fighting against perceived wrongs

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The best historical novels that drop you into adventure

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The best books to contemplate for a time

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The best books with vibrant historical characters grappling with sacrifice and love

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The best history books to travel back in time and live adventurous

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The best books that reimagine the Middle Ages

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