An unforgettable tale of a brave young woman during the plague in 17th century England from the author The Secret Chord and of March, winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna’s eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition. As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love. As she struggles to survive and grow, a year of catastrophe becomes instead annus mirabilis, a “year of wonders.”
Inspired by the true story of Eyam, a village in the rugged hill country of England, Year of Wonders is a richly detailed evocation of a singular moment in history. Written with stunning emotional intelligence and introducing “an inspiring heroine” (The Wall Street Journal), Brooks blends love and learning, loss and renewal into a spellbinding and unforgettable read.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Summary
Overall Great historical book that examines some deep moral questions. The characters are interesting and welldeveloped. Even though the place is far in the past and
(hopefully) most of us will never face this kind of situation, the characters speak to the reader in a sympathetic voice that will resonate. I had, of course, read about the Plague, but never from this point of view or personal level. I would recommend the book for the historylover that does not mind reading a book that makes you think. Definitely not casual reading and not recommended for teens. Review by Susan