First published 2001
In 1666, a deadly plague strikes an isolated English village. When a charismatic young preacher convinces the villagers to quarantine themselves, eighteen-year-old Anna Frith must confront devastating loss and the disintegration of her community. As the death toll rises, Anna emerges as a courageous heroine in the village's desperate battle to save itself.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, historical, historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: community-in-crisis, heroic-journey
Setting: Great Britain
Period: Charles II, 1660-1685
304 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books
Content warnings: death