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Ken Follett Says New Neolithic Novel Is Guided by Archaeology, Not Politics

He frames the book as entertainment grounded in archaeological evidence.

Overview

  • Stonehenge – Die Kathedrale der Zeit is set in the Neolithic era and will be published on September 23 by Lübbe.
  • The narrative includes a female priest caste and depictions of same-sex relationships.
  • Follett says he pursues no political mission and treats homosexuality as normal, citing precedents in early civilizations such as ancient Greece.
  • He describes societies with weak concepts of private property, collective childrearing, and possible female leadership, pointing to genetic tests that overturned assumptions about sword burials.
  • Asked about U.S. reception under President Donald Trump, he said his main concern is economic damage that might keep readers from affording his books, and he rejected claims that his wealth conflicts with his left-leaning views.