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During a crowded service at a cathedral in Germany, armed intruders in monks' robes unleash a nightmare of blood and destruction.

The tale of the hunchbacked bellringer of medieval Notre Dame, Quasimodo, whose love for the gypsy dancer, Esmeralda, had tragic consequences.

"Original hardcover edition published by William Morrow and Company Inc.; previously published in a Plume edition"--T.p. verso.

La Cathédrale continues the story. After his retreat at a Trappist monastery, Durtal moves to the city of Chartres, renowned for its cathedral. Huysmans describes the building in great detail" -- Wikipedia.

This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth.

"This is easily the best book I have seen on why the great cathedrals were built. The breadth of Scott’s scholarship is astonishing.