Copp, Linda
The Eyam Journal
- ISBN 13:
- 9781739805265
- author:
- Copp, Linda
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- L. R. Price Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.6 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Eyam Journal by Linda Copp In 1665, the sleepy village of Eyam in rural Derbyshire is faced with an unimaginable crisis when the plague arrives. Against this backdrop of fear and uncertainty, a young woman named Catherine Mompesson finds herself at the heart of her community's struggle for survival. As she navigates the challenges of her daily life, Catherine begins to keep a journal that chronicles the village's plight against the terrible disease. Through her writings, we witness both the best and worst of human nature as the villagers come together in a brave and selfless decision to protect their neighbours from succumbing to the same fate. This is a powerful tale of loss, resilience, faith, hope, and the enduring power of love, based on actual events that took place in Eyam.
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