Year of Wonders : A Novel by Geraldine Brooks (2002, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

Description: Discover the captivating world of Year of Wonders: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks. This trade paperback reprint published by Penguin Publishing Group in 2002 tells a fascinating family life story set in a historical context. The book is written in English, has 352 pages, and weighs 8.8 oz. The novel is a literary masterpiece that takes readers on an emotional journey through the topic of love, loss, and survival in a small village during the troubling times of the plague. From the book title, readers can understand that the story is set in a year of wonder, and the author's writing style makes it easy to follow the captivating storyline. With this book, readers are sure to be entertained, and it's perfect for anyone who loves historical fiction. 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 Anna's 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 witch-hunting, 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.

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