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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528164
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 592
Experience an unforgettable journey through the horrifying depths of the Black Death with 'The Last Hours'. This historical novel, set in June 1348, transports you to England's Dorseteshire, where an unimaginable pandemic strikes. As the disease infiltrates the town of Melcombe, the Church attributes the catastrophe to divine retribution. However, the brave Lady Anne of Develish refuses to accept this fate. Instead of succumbing to despair, she takes decisive action to safeguard her serfs against this deadly virus.
With her husband away, she rallies her people behind the towering walls of Develish Castle, defying societal norms and the expectations of the clergy. As food supplies dwindle, the tension escalates, revealing the depths of human resolve and ingenuity amid the chaos of one of history’s worse pandemics. 'The Last Hours' is not only a gripping narrative of survival but also a poignant exploration of resilience and leadership during dark times. Lady Anne emerges as a legendary heroine for her unyielding spirit and determination to protect her own.
Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in this heart-pounding tale of courage and compassion during a time of despair. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, 'The Last Hours' is essential reading for those who appreciate strong female leads and gripping pandemic stories.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are shipped promptly with tracking available. Expect fast and reliable delivery throughout New Zealand. Order your copy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528164
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 592
Description:
When the Black Death enters England through the port of Melcombe in Dorseteshire in June 1348, no one knows what manner of sickness it is or how it spreads and kills so quickly.
The Church proclaims it a punishment from God but Lady Anne of Develish has different ideas. With her brutal husband absent, she decides on more sensible ways to protect her people than the daily confessions of sin recommended by the Bishop. Anne gathers her serfs within the gates of Develish and refuses entry to outsiders, even to her husband.
She makes an enemy of her daughter by doing so, but her resolve is strengthened by the support of her leading serfs ... until food stocks run low and the nerves of all are tested by their ignorance of what is happening in the world outside. The people of Develish are alive. But for how long? And what will they discover when the time comes for them to cross the moat?
Compelling and suspenseful, The Last Hours is a riveting tale of human ingenuity and endurance against the worst pandemic known to history. In Lady Anne of Develish - leader, saviour, heretic - Walters has created her most memorable heroine to date.
ISBN: 9781760528164
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 592
Experience an unforgettable journey through the horrifying depths of the Black Death with 'The Last Hours'. This historical novel, set in June 1348, transports you to England's Dorseteshire, where an unimaginable pandemic strikes. As the disease infiltrates the town of Melcombe, the Church attributes the catastrophe to divine retribution. However, the brave Lady Anne of Develish refuses to accept this fate. Instead of succumbing to despair, she takes decisive action to safeguard her serfs against this deadly virus.
With her husband away, she rallies her people behind the towering walls of Develish Castle, defying societal norms and the expectations of the clergy. As food supplies dwindle, the tension escalates, revealing the depths of human resolve and ingenuity amid the chaos of one of history’s worse pandemics. 'The Last Hours' is not only a gripping narrative of survival but also a poignant exploration of resilience and leadership during dark times. Lady Anne emerges as a legendary heroine for her unyielding spirit and determination to protect her own.
Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in this heart-pounding tale of courage and compassion during a time of despair. Ideal for fans of historical fiction, 'The Last Hours' is essential reading for those who appreciate strong female leads and gripping pandemic stories.
**Delivery Information:** All orders are shipped promptly with tracking available. Expect fast and reliable delivery throughout New Zealand. Order your copy today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760528164
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 592
Description:
When the Black Death enters England through the port of Melcombe in Dorseteshire in June 1348, no one knows what manner of sickness it is or how it spreads and kills so quickly.
The Church proclaims it a punishment from God but Lady Anne of Develish has different ideas. With her brutal husband absent, she decides on more sensible ways to protect her people than the daily confessions of sin recommended by the Bishop. Anne gathers her serfs within the gates of Develish and refuses entry to outsiders, even to her husband.
She makes an enemy of her daughter by doing so, but her resolve is strengthened by the support of her leading serfs ... until food stocks run low and the nerves of all are tested by their ignorance of what is happening in the world outside. The people of Develish are alive. But for how long? And what will they discover when the time comes for them to cross the moat?
Compelling and suspenseful, The Last Hours is a riveting tale of human ingenuity and endurance against the worst pandemic known to history. In Lady Anne of Develish - leader, saviour, heretic - Walters has created her most memorable heroine to date.