The Pillars of the Earth and Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett

Set of two Ken Follett books

The Pillars of Earth: As a new age dawns in England’s twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal. It is in this rich tapestry, where kings and queens are corrupt, that the common man shows eternal promise – and one majestic creation will bond them forever…

Eye of the Needle: It is 1944, only weeks before D-Day. The Allies are disguising their invasion plan with a phoney armada of ships and planes. Their plan would be ruined in an enemy agent found out… and then The Needle does just that. This book is a heart-racingly exciting tale about the fate of the war resting in the hands of a master spy, his opponent and a brave woman.