Notre-Dame : A Short History of the Meaning of Cathedrals

by Follett, Ken

France

Published 26/06/2025 by PAN MACMILLAN (Macmillan) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 128 pages

‘A treasure of a book’ – 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 programme La Grande Librairie 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.’ – Ken FollettOriginally 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.

Praise for Notre-Dame:‘Fans of Follett and cathedrals alike will enjoy his exploration of the great Parisian edifice — and will want more’ – Kirkus Reviews‘A must-read’ – Publishers Weekly‘Simply masterful . . . a great pleasure to read’ – Catholic Library World