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A village makes a drastic choice to isolate itself when plague strikes in 1666
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What it is about
In 1666, the English village of Eyam is struck by plague and decides to seal itself off from the outside world. Anna Frith, a young widow, tells how the villagers face fear, loss and change. The story is based on real events.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like historical fiction about disaster.
What you will get
A powerful debut novel. It was written before the Covid era but reads very timely now.
Year of Wonders Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Historical Fiction · Plague · Village · Sacrifice
Length
308 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Anna Frith and the villagers, including the rector.
Setting
The English village of Eyam in 1666.
What makes it different
Based on the true story of a village that quarantined itself.
Feel
Heavy, moving and detailed.
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