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Circle of Days

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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'Monumentally epic . . . a superb novel' LEE CHILD
'A tour de force' PETER JAMES

From the master of epic fiction comes the deeply human story of one of the world's greatest mysteries: the building of Stonehenge.

A FLINT MINER WITH A GIFT

Seft, a talented flint miner, walks the Great Plain in the high summer heat, to witness the rituals that signal the start of a new year. He is there to trade his stone at the Midsummer Rite, and to find Neen, the girl he loves. Her family lives in prosperity and offers Seft an escape from his brutish father and brothers, within their herder community.

A PRIESTESS WHO BELIEVES THE IMPOSSIBLE

Joia, Neen's sister, is a priestess with a vision and an unmatched ability to lead. As a child, she watches the Midsummer ceremony, enthralled, and dreams of a miraculous new monument, raised from the biggest stones in the world. But trouble is brewing among the hills and woodlands of the Great Plain.

A MONUMENT THAT WILL DEFINE A CIVILISATION

Joia's vision of a great stone circle, assembled by the divided tribes of the Plain, will inspire Seft and become their life's work. But as drought ravages the earth, mistrust grows between the herders, farmers and woodlanders - and an act of savage violence leads to open warfare . . .

Truly ambitious in scope, Circle of Days invites you to join master storyteller Ken Follett in exploring one of the greatest mysteries of our age: Stonehenge.

NOW AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!©2025 The Follett Office (P)2025 Quercus Publishing
Action & Adventure Editors Select Historical Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

Editorial Review

Explore one of the greatest megalithic mysteries
Following a fictional timeline surrounding the creation of Stonehenge, Circle of Days paints a story of two interconnected characters: Joia, a priestess whose visions predict the birth of the massive stone circle; and Seft, a love-struck flint miner looking for a better life. Master storyteller Ken Follet consistently demonstrates an attention to detail, especially in his in-depth character development. Coupled with Richard Armitage, one of the best narrators in the game, I was transported back to the BCE era as these monuments are constructed, as love becomes complicated and as war begin to rampage across the Great Plain. Circle of Days is truly an unforgettable listen.—Nicole R., Audible Editor

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Story had me hooked in minutes, so I slowed Richard’s pace to 0.9 , made a few flasks of tea and settled into my garden☺️

Well worth the Wait

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you won't be disappointed with this if you love pillars. Another great masterpiece. I listened in 2 days.

another instant classic

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I love his winding tales. The simple hero’s and villains in their historical settings. I listen to his audiobooks and I can clearly imagine the scene described to me.

Ken Follett is a master storyteller

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Another fantastic book by the legendary Ken Follett
Enjoyed it immensely
He is a true genius of wordsmithery

Fantastic

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Really good book. I was going to reread the Kingsbridge series when I saw this. Although not set in Kingsbridge it is definitely in the same spirit.

2500 B C Pillars

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Another sago that spans a lifetime with usage of his love of early architecture and complex characters.

Ken Follett does it again!

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Just a good innovative story built around strong characters trying to leave their mark on the world. The usual Ken Follett.

innovative and strong characters

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Very well narrated and a brilliant story. So well imagined. Having visited Stonehenge, it is so easy to picture this "mission" happening.

Circle of Days. Ken Follett at his best!

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