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Year of wonders : a novel of the plague / Geraldine Brooks.
| Author/creator | Brooks, Geraldine |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Penguin Books, 2002. |
| Description | 308, 11 pages : map ; 20 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | This gripping historical novel is based on the true story of Eyam, the "Plague Village," in the rugged mountain spine of England. In 1666, a tainted bolt of cloth from London carries bubonic infection to this isolated settlement of shepherds and lead miners. A visionary young preacher convinces the villagers to seal themselves off in a deadly quarantine to prevent the spread of disease. The story is told through the eyes of eighteen-year-old Anna Frith, the vicar's maid, as she confronts the loss of her family, the disintegration of her community, and the lure of a dangerous and illicit love. As the death toll rises and people turn from prayers and herbal cures to sorcery and murderous witch-hunting, Anna emerges as an unlikely and courageous heroine in the village's desperate fight to save itself. |
| General note | Originally published: New York : Viking, 2001. |
| ISBN | 0142001430 (pbk.) : |
| ISBN | 9780142001431 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR9619.3.B7153 Y4 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |