Year of Wonders A Novel of the Plague by Geraldine Brooks
Brand: Penguin Books Australia
Product Description
Plague stories remind us that we cannot manage without community . . . Year of Wonders is a testament to that very notion. The Washington Post An unforgettable tale set in 17th century England of a village that quarantines itself to arrest the spread of the plague 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 Annas 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 witchhunting 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. show more
Condition : New
Author : Geraldine Brooks
Weight : 369.48
Publisher : Penguin Books Australia
Language : English
EAN : 9780142001431
ISBN10 : 0142001430
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20060727
Place of Publication : Hawthorn Australia
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 130 X 196 X 15mm