An interesting book based on historical facts about how the plague in the 17th century affected a small village in England. The characters are interestingly developed, and the background is well written evoking a sense of what life was like during this time. Although I enjoyed it, I felt some of the actions taken by the village folk were a bit overdone causing me to feel that the integrity of what really would happen was comprimised. I've rated it a little better than average; a book to read and to enjoy but not one that "stays" with you for long.

I read it as one of our book club choices and, while most enjoyed it, discussion was quite brief compared to other books we have read.

Release planned for Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at Inside Southern Bean Coffee Shop in Southern Shores, North Carolina USA.

The book was released today and apparently picked up almost immediately. Hopefully the person who did so will visit this site and enter the info regarding their finding of the book, what they thought of it and when they release it back into the wild!