Notre-Dame - A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals
By Ken Follett

A treasure of a book' -and The New YorkerNow with an exclusive new introduction from the author, Ken Follett, who will donate all royalties to the charity La Fondation du Patrimoine. Two days after Notre-Dame burned, I flew to Paris to appear on the TV programmeand La Grande Librairieand for a discussion about cathedrals. The following morning I had breakfast at the Hotel Bristol with my French publisher, and she asked me to write a short book about Notre-Dame and what it means to all of us. She said she would donate the publisher's profits to the rebuilding fund and, if I wished, I could do the same with my royalties. Yes, I said; of course, I'd love to.'and - Ken FollettOriginally written in aid of the crucial restoration work to restore Paris's great cathedral,and Notre-Dame: A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedralsand 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.Praise forand Notre-Dame: Fans of Follett and cathedrals alike will enjoy his exploration of the great Parisian edifice - and will want more' -and Kirkus Reviews A must-read' -and Publishers Weekly Simply masterful . . . a great pleasure to read' -and Catholic Library World