Vitoria inspires Ken Follet to write his new novel “World without end” - 25-Feb-2008
The Welsh writer Ken Follett had his source of inspiration for writing his new novel “World Without End”, the second part of the successful “Pillars of the Earth”, in the restoration works of the Santa María Cathedral in Vitoria
Ken Follett visited the restoration works of the Santa María Cathedral, in Vitoria, and got interested in the achievement of the temple’s stability and in the prevention of its walls’ sloping. This restoration works seduced the writer, who, in subsequent visits, got the necessary documentation and data to continue the story of “Pillars of the Earth”. His new novel takes place in the same settings as the first book, but but all the narration details have been taken from Vitoria’s Cathedral.
International Recognition
With the publishing of “World Without End”, the city of Vitoria is shown at an international level to all Ken Follett’s fans and readers, who will have the opportunity to visit Alava’s capital city to visit and enjoy in live the places that have inspired the Welsh writer.
The restoration works of the Santa María Cathedral are an important attraction within a visit to Vitoria, since one can observe in live the recovery process of an old church that is having serious stability problems.
At the same time, the visitor can also enjoy a sculpture devoted to Ken Follett outside the Cathedral. The sculpture portraits the writer, who thoughtfully looks at the Cathedral’s tower.
As recognition to his source of inspiration, the Spanish première of “World Without End” took place in Vitoria, where Ken Follett offered a conference explaining the process that encouraged him to write this new novel. He signed books for all his fans and readers too.