by Daniel Defoe
First published 1722
The year is 1665. As the Great Plague sweeps through London, renowned writer Daniel Defoe ventures into the chaos, bearing witness to the epidemic's grim realities. From desperate cries of the sick to the eerie hush of deserted streets, Defoe's harrowing account captures a city in crisis. With the death toll mounting and authorities faltering, the stakes grow ever higher, testing the limits of human endurance.
Genres: biography, historical, historical-fiction, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-hand-account, historical-fiction
Setting: England, London, Marseille, France
Period: 17th Century, 1665, Plague, 1665, Fire, 1666
284 pages · Paperback · Kessinger Publishing